Elisha

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • 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.

Origin

  • Hebrew אֱלִישָׁע.

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