"Eliza" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ɪˈlaɪzə/
Rhymes: -aɪzə Etymology: Shortened from Elizabeth. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Elizabeth}} Elizabeth Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Eliza
  1. A female given name from Hebrew, popular in the 19th century. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Eliza-en-name-fq55ArUd

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