beth

Beth · proper noun

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Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A feminine given name, a shortened form of Elizabeth or Bethany.

  2. 2.

    The second letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Related words

See also: Elizabeth, bess, bethany, betty

Etymology

As a name: a shortened form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath") or Bethany. As a Hebrew letter: from Hebrew beth meaning "house."