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Ealasaid (female)

Variants:Ailsa (F) Beitidh (F) Elisaid (F) Elizabeth (F)
Pet Name(s):Beitidh (F)
Can be spelt:Elasaid (F)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
Private communication [AB]
Notes:

Scottish Gaelic form of Elizabeth [q.v.], from an ancient Hebrew name meaning "oath of God".
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