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Short form of Elisabeth and Elizabeth (strictly feminine). As a unisex name, Bep is usually a short form of names that contain the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright", such as Albert and Gijsbert for men and Berta/Bertha and Lamberta for women.In Limburgish, the name is strictly feminine. In addition to the aforementioned women's names, Bep is also used as a short form of Barbara there.A notable Dutch bearer of this name was Bep Voskuijl (1919-1983). She was one of the people who helped conceal Anne Frank (1929-1945) and her family from Nazi persecution.