Buffy

See also: buffy

English

Etymology

Etymology tree

Proto-Semitic *ʔil-

Biblical Hebrew אֵל (el)

Biblical Hebrew נִשְׁבַּע (nishbá')

Biblical Hebrew אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾĕlîšeḇaʿ)bor.

Ancient Greek Ἐλισάβετ (Elisábet)der.

Middle English Elizabeth

English Elizabeth

English Buffy

A pet form of Elizabeth (cf. Bethy), based on a child's unsuccessful attempts to pronounce the name. Popularized by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbʌfi/

• Audio (Southern England):

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• Rhymes: -ʌfi

Proper noun

Buffy

1. A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

Derived terms

• Buffyverse
• Buffyholic

Cebuano

Etymology

After Buffy Summers, the titular character of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Proper noun

Buffy

1. a female given name