Elishai: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֱלִישַׁי
Pronounced e-lee-SHAI
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Elishai
Elishai joins eli, my God, and shai, a gift, meaning God is a gift. A modern Israeli boy's name with a biblical ring to it.
Elishai in Hebrew
Elishai is written אלישי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִישַׁי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- יYod
- שShin
- יYod
Gematria value: 351 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- MeaningGod is a gift
- Pronunciatione-lee-SHAI
- Hebrewאלישי
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Elishai was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Elishai
What does the name Elishai mean?
Elishai joins eli, my God, and shai, a gift, meaning God is a gift. A modern Israeli boy's name with a biblical ring to it.
How do you pronounce Elishai?
Elishai is pronounced e-lee-SHAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Elishai in Hebrew?
Elishai is written אלישי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִישַׁי).
What is the gematria of Elishai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלישי adds up to 351 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Yod 10).
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