Elisha
Meanings
name
- A prophet, a disciple and successor of Elijah.
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin, in quiet use since the 17th century.
- A female given name from Hebrew in occasional use, apparently confused with Elizabeth or Alicia.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew אֱלִישָׁע (ʾĔlîšāʿ).
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