Girl name
Eliz name meaning
“God is my oath”
Eliz means God is my oath. A short name related to Elizabeth and its European forms, it ultimately traces back to Hebrew Elisheva. It is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its relationship with Elizabeth and Eliza provides a concrete connection to a wider family of names across languages.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Eliz mean?
God is my oath
In Turkish: Tanrı benim yeminimdir
Although brief, Eliz retains the old religious meaning of the Elizabeth name family. It is used as a feminine name in Turkish and is related to forms such as Eliza and Elise. Its reference to an oath conveys commitment, while its historical origin does not restrict its modern use to a particular religious setting.
How popular is Eliz?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 61provinces
Where is Eliz in the top 30?
61 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Eliz
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Eliz popular?
Eliz has a simple, modern feel through its short, flowing, two-syllable sound. Its supplied meaning, “God is my oath,” adds a spiritual dimension.
Origin of the name Eliz
Eliz is a short form associated with Elizabeth and its European variants. This name family derives from Hebrew ʾElīševaʿ, combining el, God, with an element connected with an oath, conventionally interpreted as God is my oath.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Eliz in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | E · El |
Double names with Eliz
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Eliz Mihri
Meaning of each name
- Eliz: God is my oath
- Mihri: of the sun or of affection
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Petek Eliz
Meaning of each name
- Petek: the wax comb built by bees
- Eliz: God is my oath
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Eliz Gülizar
Meaning of each name
- Eliz: God is my oath
- Gülizar: rose-cheeked; a rose-faced beauty
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Nil Eliz
Meaning of each name
- Nil: the Nile; the great African river
- Eliz: God is my oath
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Eliz Güzide
Meaning of each name
- Eliz: God is my oath
- Güzide: carefully chosen; distinguished
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Dila Eliz
Meaning of each name
- Dila: O heart, O beloved heart
- Eliz: God is my oath
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Eliz Ada, Zeynep Eliz.
How to pronounce Eliz
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eliz/ |
Is Eliz a girl’s name?
Yes, Eliz is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Eliz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Eliz
Names with related meanings
- Elisa♀God is my oath
- Elis♀My God is my oath
- Lisa♀My God is an oath
- Elisanur♀Oath to God
- Talya♀Dew of God
- Sebile♀Woman devoted to God's path and goodness
- Betty♀My God is an oath
- Elza♀My God is an oath
- Jana♀Possibly God is gracious
- Janet♀God is gracious
- Sam♂♀God has heard
- Ülgen♂♀Name of a high deity in Altai Turkic mythology
Famous people named Eliz
- Eliz Volkan
FAQ about the name Eliz
What is the meaning of Eliz?
Eliz means “God is my oath”. Eliz is a short form associated with Elizabeth and its European variants. This name family derives from Hebrew ʾElīševaʿ, combining el, God, with an element connected with an oath, conventionally interpreted as God is my oath.
Is Eliz a girl’s name?
Yes, Eliz is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Eliz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Eliz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Eliz?
Eliz is of Hebrew and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Eliz have?
Eliz has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Eliz?
Eliz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Eliz?
Some ideas: Eliz Mihri; Petek Eliz; Eliz Gülizar.
Famous people named Eliz?
Notable people named Eliz include Eliz Volkan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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