Girl name
Liz name meaning
“God is my oath”
Liz means “God is my oath.” It is an English short form of Elizabeth, a name rooted in Hebrew Elisheva. Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, Liz belongs to the same name family as Eliza and Liza, providing a compact form of the longer Elizabeth.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #1,957
What does Liz mean?
God is my oath
In Turkish: Tanrı benim yeminimdir
Liz is a short form developed from the middle of a longer name. Through Elizabeth it is related to Eliza, Liza and Beth. It can stand independently as a given name, with its meaning inherited from Elizabeth's Hebrew source rather than an ordinary English word.
Origin of the name Liz
Liz is an English short form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth derives from Hebrew Elisheva, traditionally interpreted as 'God is my oath.'
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Liz in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | L · Li |
How to pronounce Liz
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /liz/ |
Is Liz a girl’s name?
Yes, Liz is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Liz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Liz
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Liz
- Liz Şahin
FAQ about the name Liz
What is the meaning of Liz?
Liz means “God is my oath”. Liz is an English short form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth derives from Hebrew Elisheva, traditionally interpreted as 'God is my oath.'
Is Liz a girl’s name?
Yes, Liz is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Liz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Liz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Liz?
Liz is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Liz have?
Liz has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Liz?
Liz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Liz?
Notable people named Liz include Liz Şahin.
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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