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Izzy
IH-zee
Izzy (name) means an informal short form of several names, including Isabel, Isabella, Isaac, Israel, and Isidore. Example: “Her friends have always called her Izzy instead of Isabella.”
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An informal short form of several names, including Isabel, Isabella, Isaac, Israel, and Isidore.
"Her friends have always called her Izzy instead of Isabella."
How to use Izzy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA friendly nickname that can stand in for a range of longer names starting with "Is-."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Izzies
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Etymology
Formed from the "Iz-" sound shared by names like Isabel, Isaac, and Israel, plus the affectionate -y ending.
Rhymes for Izzy
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What does “Izzy” mean?
The word “Izzy” means an informal short form of several names, including Isabel, Isabella, Isaac, Israel, and Isidore. In plain terms, a friendly nickname that can stand in for a range of longer names starting with "Is-.".
How do you pronounce “Izzy”?
“Izzy” is pronounced IH-zee (/ˈɪzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Izzy” in a sentence?
Here is “Izzy” used in a sentence: “Her friends have always called her Izzy instead of Isabella.”
What part of speech is “Izzy”?
“Izzy” is a name.
