Name Meaning & Origin
"Elisha was, according to the Hebrew Bible, an Israelite prophet and a wonder-worker"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Elisha was, according to the Hebrew Bible, an Israelite prophet and a wonder-worker. His name is commonly transliterated into English as Elisha via Hebrew, Eliseus via Greek and Latin, Ełishe (Yeghishe/Elisha) via Armenian or Alyasa via Arabic, and Elyasa or Elyesa via Turkish. Also mentioned in the New Testament and the Quran,[6:86][38:48] Elisha is venerated as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity and Islam and writings of the Bahá'í Faith refer to him by name.
Elisha was, according to the Hebrew Bible, an Israelite prophet and a wonder-worker. His name is commonly transliterated into English as Elisha via Hebrew, Eliseus via Greek and Latin, Ełishe (Yeghishe/Elisha) via Armenian or Alyasa via Arabic, and Elyasa or Elyesa via Turkish. Also mentioned in the New Testament and the Quran,[6:86][38:48] Elisha is venerated as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity and Islam and writings of the Bahá'í Faith refer to him by name.
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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Root element "Elishia" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Elisha was, according to the Hebrew Bible, an Israelite prophet and a wonder-worker".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~587 people named Elishia in the US. Peaked in 1981 with 34 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Elishia is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 3.
Elishia is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 587 people in the United States are named Elishia. The name peaked in 1981 with 34 recorded uses.
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