Elisha (given name)
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Elisha is a given name of Hebrew origin.
Elisha raising the Shunammite's son, early 1900s Bible Card illustration | |
| Pronunciation | /ɪˈlaɪʃə/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Language(s) | English; Hebrew |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Hebrew |
| Meaning | "My God is salvation" or "God is my salvation" |
| Region of origin | Israel |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Elishah Elesha |
| Short form(s) | Eli, Ellie |
| Related names | Elisa, Eliseus, Eliseu, Elizeu, Eliseo, Elisei, Yeghishe |
Elisha is a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, the Quran, and Baha'i writings.
Other persons with the same given name include: