Elisha

Elisha (אֱלִישַׁע) is primarily a masculine first name that is occasionally used for women. This name is considered the English variant of the prophet Elisha and has its origin in the ancient Hebrew name 'Elishu'a (אֱלִישׁוּעַ). Translated into German, Elisha means "my God helps" or "God helps."

What does the name Elisha mean?

Elisha (אֱלִישַׁע) is primarily a masculine first name, which is also used for women in some cases. It is the English spelling derived from the prophet Elisha and originates from the ancient Hebrew name 'Elishu'a (אֱלִישׁוּעַ). The German translation of the name means "my God helps" or "God helps." Its origin is found in ancient Hebrew and consists of the elements ʾēl (אֱל) for "God" and shu'a (שׁוּעַ) for "to help," "to save," or "to deliver." Elisha, also known as Elisäus, should not be confused with the prophet Elisa (אֱלִישָׁע), who lived in the 9th century BC. In the Old Testament, Elisha is described as a disciple and successor of Elijah and continued the resistance against the Baal cult in Israel around the 8th century BC. Other variants include Elishua, Elisaie, Elisäus, Elisei, Eliseo, Elisio, Elisie, Eliseu, Eliseus, Elisee, and Yelisey.

Where does the name Elisha come from?

Elisha is a first name suitable for both men and women and has ancient Hebrew origins. Its meaning is "my God helps." The word components consist of ʾēl (אֱל) for "God," i (י) for "my," and shu'a (שׁוּעַ) for "to help," "to save," or "to deliver." The languages in which the name appears are Biblical, English, and Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Elisha?

The pronunciation of Elisha is three syllables and fluid. The name is pronounced as "E-li-sha" [eˈliːʃa] or [ɪˈliːʃa]. It begins with a clear vowel that radiates lightness. The middle syllable is distinctly emphasized by the long "i." The gentle "sh" sound before the open "-a" provides a harmonious conclusion. Elisha sounds melodic and pleasant – rich in vowels, soft, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Elisha?

The name day of Elisha falls on June 14.

Popularity

In Germany, Elisha is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. The name achieved its best placement in 2022, when it ranked 1,974th. Over the last ten years, Elisha has been chosen as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,039th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,229th.

Nicknames & pet names

El / Eli / Elli / Esel / Ischa / Liesel / Lish / Lisha / Lishi

Famous people

• Alfred Elisha Ames (American physicist)
• Clarence Lemuel Elisha Moore (American mathematician)
• Edmund Elisha Case (American painter)
• Edward Elisha Phelps (American physicist)
• Elisha Abas (American pianist)
• Elisha Banai (Israeli singer)
• Elisha Ben Yitzhak (painter from the USA)
• Elisha C. Dick (American physicist)
• Elisha Cook (American actor)
• Elisha Cooper (American author)
• Elisha Cuthbert (actress)
• Elisha Graves Otis (American mechanic)
• Elisha Kent Kane (doctor from America)
• Elisha Levy (Israeli football player)
• Elisha Mitchell (American geologist)
• Elisha Nelson Manning (American football player)
• Elisha Netanyahu (mathematician from Russia)
• Elisha Perkins (physicist from America)
• Elisha Rawlinson (English cricketer)
• Elisha Scott (Irish footballer)