Etymology & Historical Origin - Promise. Promise is what we'd call a modern-day “virtue” name. It's basically an English vocabulary word (both a noun and a verb) meaning “a declaration or assurance that something will happen as said” or, more simply, a “pledge, vow.” ... A promise is essentially a commitment.
Eiðr. Meaning. Sworn promise. Eiður is an Icelandic given name. It appears in Landnámabók and its meaning is most likely 'oath' in English (ed or eid in some modern Germanic languages).
Scandinavian Meaning: The name Wade is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Wade is: Medieval given name from Scandinavian mythology. Also English surname referring to a water crossing.
Hebrew Meaning: The name Els is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Els is: Devoted to God.
The different meanings of the name Lis are: Hebrew meaning: My God is a vow. Greek meaning: My God is a vow. English meaning: My God is a vow.
The meaning of the name “Izabela†is: “My God is a vowâ€. Categories: Polish Names, Romanian Names. Used in: Polish speaking countries. Gender: Girl Names. Origins: Hebrew.
The different meanings of the name Elisabete are: Hebrew meaning: My God is a vow. ... Portuguese meaning: My God is a vow.
Meaning:God is My Oath. Biblical:Elisheva was the wife of the high priest Aaron. Gender:Female. Origin:Hebrew. You Might Also Like:Batsheva, Eliana.
Contribute your knowledge to the name Eliska. ... Eliška is a Czech diminutive of Alžběta (Elizabeth). Elizabeth is from Ελισαβετ (Elisabet), the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (Elisheva) meaning; "God's promise," "oath of God," or "I am God's daughter."
Elspeth or Elspet is a feminine given name, which is the Scottish form of Elizabeth. It means "chosen by God" or "consecrated by God".
