Elisabetta

Elisabetta is a feminine given name of Italian origin. It is the Italian form of Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath.” In Italian, Elisabetta is pronounced roughly eh-lee-zah-BET-tah. The name has been common since medieval and early modern periods and remains widely used in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities. Variants and related forms include Elisabetta, Elisabet, and the nickname Betta.

In Italian culture, Elisabetta has been borne by many notable women across history and contemporary life, including members of the nobility, politics, and the arts. The name’s enduring usage reflects broader European naming traditions that link it to historical and religious figures, such as queens and linkages to Elizabeth across different languages.

Notable people named Elisabetta include Elisabetta Canalis (born 1978), an Italian actress, model, and television presenter; Elisabetta Gregoraci (born 1980), an Italian model and television host; Elisabetta Casellati (born 1946), an Italian politician who served as President of the Senate from 2018 to 2022; and Elisabetta Farnese (1692–1766), who became Queen consort of Spain and Duchess of Parma. The name also appears in literature and film as a representative Italian given name, continuing to be chosen for new generations.