Eliseo
Eliseo is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Latin origin, meaning “My God is salvation”.
| Meaning | My God is salvation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Latin |
| Pronunciation | eh-lee-SEH-oh |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | Mexico, Spain, Italy, Guatemala |
Meaning and origin of Eliseo
Eliseo is the Spanish and Italian form of Elisha, from the Hebrew Elisha, combining El, 'God', with a root meaning 'to save'. In the Books of Kings, Elisha is the disciple of the prophet Elijah, who receives his master's cloak and goes on to perform many miracles. The name came into Spanish through the Latin Bible and has been used in Spain and Latin America for centuries.
Is Eliseo a Christian name?
Eliseo is a biblical name: the prophet Elisha appears in 1 and 2 Kings as Elijah's successor. It is honoured as a prophet in Christian and Jewish tradition and also appears in the Quran as Al-Yasa.
How popular is Eliseo?
A traditional name used steadily across Latin America.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliseo mean?
Eliseo means 'My God is salvation'. It is of Hebrew, via Latin origin.
Is Eliseo a Christian name?
Eliseo is a biblical name: the prophet Elisha appears in 1 and 2 Kings as Elijah's successor. It is honoured as a prophet in Christian and Jewish tradition and also appears in the Quran as Al-Yasa.
How do you pronounce Eliseo?
Eliseo is pronounced eh-lee-SEH-oh.
Is Eliseo a boy or girl name?
Eliseo is usually a boy name.