Elisha

Meaning God is my salvation, God is salvation
Origin Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Elisha
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 3
Syllabification E-lish-a

About Elisha

Elisha strikes a fascinating balance between strength and gentleness, offering unexpected versatility within a compact form. This name carries biblical heritage with contemporary functionality, bridging tradition and modernity effortlessly. The soft sound quality creates approachability while the historical significance adds depth and substance. Elisha works remarkably well across diverse contexts—comfortable in religious communities yet equally functional in secular environments. Parents appreciate its gender-versatile history while maintaining masculine contemporary usage. The three-syllable rhythm provides substance without complexity, easy pronunciation despite relative rarity. Elisha suggests sensitivity combined with strength, intelligence paired with kindness—qualities increasingly valued in modern parenting philosophy. The name avoids aggressive masculinity stereotypes while maintaining respect and dignity. It pairs beautifully with various middle names and surnames, offering flexibility in creating balanced name combinations. Elisha remains distinctive without difficulty, memorable without being trendy. For families seeking names that honor heritage while serving contemporary needs, that provide meaning without pretension, Elisha represents thoughtful selection combining practical functionality with deeper significance.

Variations of Name Elisha

Elysha
Elisa
Elisah
Elishua

Nicknames for Elisha

Eli
El
Lish
Elisha

Famous People Named Elisha

Elisha CuthbertCanadian actress
Elisha Graves OtisAmerican inventor
Elisha Cook Jr.American actor
Elisha Nelson ManningAmerican football player
Elisha Hunt RhodesAmerican soldier and author
Elisha B. GreenbaumAmerican politician
Elisha Nelson "Eli" ManningAmerican football player
Elisha OtisAmerican politician and lawyer
Elisha StanleyAmerican politician
Elisha HuttonAmerican politician
Elisha HarrisAmerican politician
Elisha H. Cook Jr.American actor
Elisha GrayAmerican engineer and inventor
Elisha MarshallAmerican football player
Elisha WalkerAmerican football player
Elisha ScottNorthern Irish football player

Characters Named Elisha

Elisha KaneCharacter in "The Arctic Incident" by Eoin Colfer
Elisha GorgibusCharacter in "Les Precieuses Ridicules" by Moliere

Other Popular Names Beginning with E

Evian
Ellison
Eliam
Eren
Elon
Elliot
Elio
Ephraim
Everette
Eyden