Elisha
/EH-L-IY-SH-AA/
My God is salvation, from Hebrew Eli (my God) and yasha (to save, deliver). The name of the great prophet who succeeded Elijah, it turns deliverance into a personal confession, naming the child after the conviction that salvation belongs to and comes from God alone.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Elisha is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My God is salvation, from Hebrew Eli (my God) and yasha (to save, deliver). The name of the great prophet who succeeded Elijah, it turns deliverance into a personal confession, naming the child after the conviction that salvation belongs to and comes from God alone.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Elisha is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "My God is salvation, from Hebrew Eli (my God) and yasha (to save, deliver). The name of the great prophet who succeeded Elijah, it turns deliverance into a personal confession, naming the child after the conviction that salvation belongs to and comes from God alone." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Elisha is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Elisha carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Elisha's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Elisha means “My God is salvation, from Hebrew Eli (my God) and yasha (to save, deliver). The name of the great prophet who succeeded Elijah, it turns deliverance into a personal confession, naming the child after the conviction that salvation belongs to and comes from God alone.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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See Elisha's full reading →What does Elisha's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Elisha resonates in either tradition.
Elisha's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Elisha's full reading →
Does Elisha go with your family's names?
Elisha breaks into 5 sounds: /EH-L-IY-SH-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Elisha sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Elisha beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Elisha — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Elisha
What does the name Elisha mean?
Elisha means "My God is salvation, from Hebrew Eli (my God) and yasha (to save, deliver). The name of the great prophet who succeeded Elijah, it turns deliverance into a personal confession, naming the child after the conviction that salvation belongs to and comes from God alone.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Elisha a boy or girl name?
Elisha is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Elisha?
Elisha is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Elisha a Jewish name?
Yes. Elisha is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Elisha mean in Hebrew?
Elisha originates from Hebrew, where it means "My God is salvation, from Hebrew Eli (my God) and yasha (to save, deliver). The name of the great prophet who succeeded Elijah, it turns deliverance into a personal confession, naming the child after the conviction that salvation belongs to and comes from God alone.."
What are common nicknames for Elisha?
Common short forms of Elisha include Elisi, Elis.
What is the numerology of Elisha?
Elisha has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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