Elisha
Meaning of Elisha
The name Elisha is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, pronounced as ee-LIE-shah. It holds significant historical and religious connotations, often associated with the biblical prophet Elisha in the Old Testament, who was a disciple and successor of Elijah. This name symbolizes salvation and God’s help. In English-speaking countries, it is pronounced similarly as ee-LY-shuh. Variations of the name include Elisa and Elisheva. Over the years, Elisha has seen moderate popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 1000 names for newborns since records began in 1880. Its timeless appeal and rich cultural heritage make it an enduring choice for parents seeking a meaningful and versatile name for their child.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as ee-LIE-shah (/iː.ˈlaɪ.ʃə/)
English
- Pronunced as ee-LY-shuh (/iː.ˈlaɪ.ʃə/)
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Notable People Named Elisha
| Elisha Ann Cuthbert is a Canadian actress known for her roles in film and television, including her early work on Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Popular Mechanics for Kids. |
| Elisha Gray was an American electrical engineer and co-founder of Western Electric Manufacturing Company, known for his development of a telephone prototype and his disputed claim as the true inventor of the telephone. |
| Shlomo Elisha Wiesel is an American businessman and hedge fund manager, known for his work at Goldman Sachs and his current roles at Niche Plus, ClearAlpha Technologies, entrio, and FactSet, and as the only child of Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie Wiesel. |
| Reverend Elisha Yale (1780-1853) was an American clergyman, pastor, and founder of the Kingsborough Academy, known for his contributions to the Congregational church and religious publications. |
| Elisha Boyd was a prominent Virginia lawyer, soldier, slaveowner, and politician known for his contributions to the development of Berkeley County. |
| Elisha Hunt Rhodes was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War, whose diary became a prominent historical source and was featured in Ken Burns's documentary series The Civil War. |
| Elisha Graves Otis was an American industrialist known for inventing a safety device for elevators in 1853. |
| Elisha K. Green was a successful entrepreneur in Los Angeles, California, known for his fortune in windmills and his role in developing the first residential tract west of Figueroa Avenue. |
| Elisha Bartlett was a multi-talented individual, serving as a medical doctor, professor, poet, and the first mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts. |
| Elisha Dyer was the 25th Governor of Rhode Island and a prominent American politician. |
| Elisha Haydon Collier (1788–1856) of Boston, Massachusetts, is known for inventing a flintlock revolver around 1814, one of the earliest true revolvers. |
| Elisha Wesley McComas was a Virginia lawyer and politician who served as the second Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 1856 and 1857, resigning due to the administration's handling of John Brown's raid on Harpers' Ferry. |
| Elisha Mulford was an American religious minister and author known for his works on civil order and theology. |
| Elisha Yaffe is a multi-talented American actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for his appearances in popular television shows and voice work for DC Nation Shorts. |
| Elisha B. Seaman was a corporal in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his gallantry during the American Civil War. |
