The baby name Erzsike is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛrʒikɛ/ — approx. "ER-zhih-keh".
The baby name Erzsike is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛrʒikɛ/ — approx. "ER-zhih-keh".
Erzsike is in Origin.
Erzsike is a cherished Hungarian diminutive of Erzsébet, the country’s form of Elizabeth, derived from Hebrew Elisheva meaning “God is my oath/pledge.” Built from the nickname Erzsi plus the affectionate suffix -ke, Erzsike conveys intimacy and tenderness and functions both as a pet name and, occasionally, an independent given name.
Its use is anchored in Hungary’s veneration of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207–1231), whose charity cemented the popularity of Erzsébet, and was renewed by the 19th‑century fascination with Empress Elisabeth (“Sisi”). Erzsike appears in folk songs and literature as a symbol of warmth and rustic charm, and the diacritic‑free form travels easily abroad. Related Hungarian variants include Erzsébet (formal), Erzsi, Bözsi, Böbe, and Zsóka; cognates elsewhere are Elizabeth/Elisabeth, Isabel/Isabella, Elżbieta, Eliška, Elizaveta, Eliza, and Elsie.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | 0 | #112 | 4 | 1,675 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #158 | 71 | 3,308 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #172 | 3 | 3,954 |
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