Embeth as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Embeth

What is the meaning of the name Embeth ?

The baby name Embeth is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EM-beth (IPA: /ˈɛm.bɛθ/).

Embeth is English in Origin.

Embeth is a modern English given name, most likely a blended form combining Em- (from Emma/Emily) with -beth (diminutive of Elizabeth). Through Elizabeth, it ultimately derives from Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath/pledged to God." Some bearers treat it as a fresh variant alongside Scottish Elspeth or Germanic Lisbeth; alternatively, in Ethiopian languages (Amharic/Tigrinya) the close form Embet/Embet means "lady," which occasionally informs the name’s interpretation.

Documented use is very rare before the late 20th century; the best-known bearer is South African-American actress Embeth Davidtz, which gave the name modest international visibility in the 1990s. It has not appeared in the U.S. Top 1000. Short forms include Em, Emmy, and Beth. Related or cognate variants: Elizabeth, Elisabeth, Elspeth, Lisbeth, Lilibet, Bethan, Annabeth, and the spelling Embet. Meaning is typically taken from Elizabeth or, regionally, from Amharic "lady."

⚙ Embeth is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Embeth appears only 7 times in total — found in 2 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.