elizabeth
エリザベス
解説 Definition
英語圏で一般的な女性の名前。イギリス女王の名としても有名。
A common feminine given name in English-speaking countries, borne by many historical figures, including British queens. It normally begins with a capital letter and has numerous familiar short forms, such as Beth, Liz, Betty, and Eliza.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
Elizabeth は英語圏で広く使われる女性名で、通常は固有名詞として語頭を大文字にします。ヘブライ語 Elisheba に由来し、「神」と「誓い」に関係する名です。長い正式名から Beth、Liz、Betty、Eliza など多様な愛称が生まれる点を手掛かりにし、be named Elizabeth や Aunt Elizabeth のような人名の位置で覚えましょう。
Recognize Elizabeth as a personal name, so it is normally capitalized even though the dictionary headword may be shown in lowercase. Link the full formal name with its many familiar short forms, including Beth, Liz, Betty, and Eliza; this family of nicknames makes the long spelling easier to retain. In sentences, expect it in name positions, such as “Aunt Elizabeth,” “Elizabeth runs a shop,” or “named after Elizabeth.” Its long history and use by British queens explain why it is familiar across the English-speaking world, but it remains a proper name rather than a common noun.
例文
Elizabeth is named after Queen Elizabeth II of England.
エリザベスはイギリスのエリザベス2世女王にちなんで名付けられました。
My aunt Elizabeth runs a small bookshop in the countryside.
叔母のエリザベスは田舎で小さな本屋を営んでいます。
Elizabeth has many common nicknames, such as Beth, Liz, and Ellie.
エリザベスにはベス、リズ、エリーなど多くの一般的な愛称があります。
elizabeth の類義語・関連語
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elizabeth の語源・成り立ち Etymology
ヘブライ語 Elisheba（אֱלִישֶׁבַע）に由来し「神は我が誓い」の意。El（神）+ sheba（誓い・七＝完全数）の合成。ギリシャ語 Elisabet を経て英語に定着。英国女王の名として有名で、愛称 Beth、Liz、Betty など派生形が多い。
Elizabeth came into English through forms including Greek Elisabet and Latin Elisabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew personal name Elisheba. The Hebrew name is traditionally interpreted as “my God is an oath” or “God is my oath,” combining a divine element with a word connected to an oath. The name became widespread in Christian Europe through biblical tradition and developed many English variants and diminutives, including Beth, Liz, Betty, and Eliza.
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