Leesha

The name Leesha is a female first name that is often regarded as an African American variant of Elisabeth. It has been modified with the common prefix "Sha-" and has its roots in the form Elisheva.

What does the name Leesha mean?

Leesha is a feminine form of the name Elisabeth, which has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language. The meaning of the name is "My God is abundance" as well as "God swears." The roots of the name lie in the ancient Hebrew word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which is composed of the elements ʾēl (אֵל), meaning "God," and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע), which stands for "oath," "pledge," or the number "seven." In the Bible, the name appears in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, it is mentioned as the name of Aaron's wife, "Elisheva," while Elisabeth in the New Testament is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. Elisabeth and its many variants are among the most sought-after first names worldwide. Other variants include Jalisa, Yalisa, Jaleesa, and Shaleesa.

Where does the name Leesha come from?

Leesha is a female first name that has ancient Hebrew origins and carries the meaning "My God is abundance." The word components consist of ʾēl (אֵל), meaning "God," and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע), which describes "oath," "pledge," or the number "seven" (a symbol of abundance). The name is particularly common in African American and Anglo-American contexts.

How do you pronounce Leesha?

Leesha is pronounced like 'Li-sha.'

When is the name day of Leesha?

The name day for Leesha is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Leesha is considered a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common names for girls. Its highest ranking was in 2009 at 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Leesha has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,112th.