Elspeth
[ˈɛl.spəθ]Meaning
Scottish form of Elizabeth
Background Story
Elspeth is the Scottish form of Elizabeth, recorded also as Elspet and Ealasaid. It means "chosen by God" or "consecrated by God", and its roots are the Hebrew elements ʾel and shavaʿ.
Temperament
Variations
Elspet, Elsbeth, Elspethia
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