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Name Origin

Betsy is a diminutive of Elizabeth, a Hebrew name meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'my God is oath'. It carries connotations of friendliness, approachability, and sometimes spunkiness.

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Famous People

Betsy DeVos (1958-)

Politician, Businesswoman

  • Served as the 11th United States Secretary of Education from 2017 to 2021.
  • Chairwoman of the Republican National Committee from 1996 to 1997.