Elisha
Elisha is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is salvation”.
| Meaning | God is salvation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | אֱלִישָׁע |
| Pronunciation | eh-LY-shuh |
| Tradition | Jewish, Christian |
| Used in | Israel, United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Elisha
Elisha combines El, 'God', and a form of the root y-sh-a, 'to save', so it means 'God is salvation'. In the Books of Kings Elisha is the disciple and successor of the prophet Elijah, who receives Elijah's mantle and performs many miracles. In English-speaking countries Elisha is sometimes given to girls as a variant of Alicia, but its biblical use is male.
Is Elisha a Jewish name?
Elisha is an important prophet in the Hebrew Bible and is honoured in Christianity and Islam, where he is known as Al-Yasa.
How popular is Elisha?
Used in Israel and by religious families in English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Elisha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elisha mean?
Elisha means 'God is salvation'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Elisha a Jewish name?
Elisha is an important prophet in the Hebrew Bible and is honoured in Christianity and Islam, where he is known as Al-Yasa.
How do you pronounce Elisha?
Elisha is pronounced eh-LY-shuh.
Is Elisha a boy or girl name?
Elisha is usually a boy name.