Elisha Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elisha Name at a Glance

Name	Elisha
Meaning	God is salvation. Famous bearer: the Old Testament prophet Elisha was a disciple and successor of Elijah.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Elisha Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elisha means “God is salvation. Famous bearer: the Old Testament prophet Elisha was a disciple and successor of Elijah”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Elisha Name Origin

Our database records Elisha under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Elisha a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Elisha is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Elisha

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