Elisheba
/EH-HH-L-IY-SH-EH-HH-B-AA/
My God is an oath — bearing Elisheba connects a child to this heritage
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Elisheba is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My God is an oath — bearing Elisheba connects a child to this heritage”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Elisheba is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "My God is an oath — bearing Elisheba connects a child to this heritage" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Elisheba is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Elisheba carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Elisheba's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Elisheba means “My God is an oath — bearing Elisheba connects a child to this heritage” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
NameRoot shows the lineage. See Elisheba's Hebrew roots, its meaning, and how it scores for your family.
See Elisheba's full reading →What does Elisheba'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 Elisheba resonates in either tradition.
Elisheba's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Elisheba's full reading →
Does Elisheba go with your family's names?
Elisheba breaks into 9 sounds: /EH-HH-L-IY-SH-EH-HH-B-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 Elisheba 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 Elisheba beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Elisheba — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Elisheba
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
Other Jewish girl names from the Nobility cluster
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Common questions about Elisheba
What does the name Elisheba mean?
Elisheba means "My God is an oath — bearing Elisheba connects a child to this heritage." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Elisheba a boy or girl name?
Elisheba is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Elisheba?
Elisheba is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Elisheba a Jewish name?
Yes. Elisheba is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Elisheba mean in Hebrew?
Elisheba originates from Hebrew, where it means "My God is an oath — bearing Elisheba connects a child to this heritage."
What are common nicknames for Elisheba?
Common short forms of Elisheba include Elisi, Elis.
What is the numerology of Elisheba?
Elisheba has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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