Elisha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A prophet, a disciple and successor of Elijah.
  2. A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin, in quiet use since the 17th century.
  3. A female given name from Hebrew in occasional use, apparently confused with Elizabeth or Alicia.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈlaɪʃə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Elisha.wav

Word forms

Elisha Elishah

Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew אֱלִישָׁע (ʾĔlîšāʿ).

Related words

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