Details for the forename Elasaid

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Elasaid (female)


Variants:	Beitidh (F) Elizabeth (F)
Pet Name(s):	Beitidh (F)
Can be spelt:	Ealasaid (F)

Source(s):	"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG Private communication [AB]
Notes:	Scottish Gaelic form of Elizabeth [q.v.], from an ancient Hebrew name meaning "oath of God". According to one correspondent [AB], a more correct Gaelic spelling should perhaps be Ealasaid ONC concurs.