Details for the forename Bethia

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Bethia (female)


Variants:	Beitidh (F) Elisaid (F)
Diminutive(s):	Beth (F)
Derivative of:	Elizabeth (F)
Lesser Synonym(s):	Elisabeth (F) Elizabeth (F)
Can be spelt:	Bathia (F) Bethea (F)

Source(s):	"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG Personal communication [LP]
Notes:	English, derived from or a short form of Elizabeth [q.v.], from an ancient Hebrew name meaning "oath of God". The Gaelic version of Bethia/Bathia is Elisaid which is also the Gaelic of Elisabeth/Elizabeth which are therefore additionally classed here as lesser synonyms.