Details for the forename Beth

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Beth (female)


Diminutive for:	Bethan (F) Bethia (F) Elisabeth (F) Elizabeth (F)
Derivative(s):	Bethan (F)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	English. Originally a short form of Elizabeth/Elisabeth [q.v.], from an ancient Hebrew name meaning "oath of God", but also a diminutive of the variant Bethia and of Bethan which was derived from Beth. Beth is now popular as a given name in its own right.