Origin and Meaning of Emmabeth

A combination of Emily and Elizabeth, meaning 'rival' or 'to strive' and 'God is my oath' respectively.

Origin: English - Emmabeth is a modern English name that blends elements of the names Emily (from Latin 'Aemilius', meaning 'rival') and Elizabeth (from Hebrew 'Elisheva', meaning 'God is my oath').

• Emmabeth is relatively modern and has been used as a creative blending of traditional names Emily and Elizabeth, gaining popularity in artistic circles.
• The name combines two popular names, reflecting a trend in recent years for unique and hybrid names that maintain classic roots.
• Notable bearers include fictional characters in literature and media, but it has not yet been popularized by many well-known public figures.
• Since Emmabeth is a blend, it is not as widely used as its components, but it has been increasingly embraced in the past few decades, particularly in the United States.
• Similar names include Emily, Elizabeth, Emmalyn, and variations like Emely or Bethel.