Elisha

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Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew אֱלִישָׁע (Elisha').

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪˈlaɪʃə/

Proper noun

Elisha

  1. (biblical) 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.
    Elisha Cuthbert

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