Elisheva: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֱלִישֶׁבַע
Pronounced eh-lee-SHEH-vah
Meaning of Elisheva
Elisheva is read as eli nishba, "my God has sworn", the oath of God. In the Bible, Elisheba daughter of Amminadab was the wife of Aaron the priest. It is the source of the name Elizabeth.
And Aaron took him Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, to wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
וַיִּקַּח אַהֲרֹן אֶת־אֱלִישֶׁבַע בַּת־עַמִּינָדָב אֲחוֹת נַחְשׁוֹן לוֹ לְאִשָּׁה וַתֵּלֶד לוֹ אֶת־נָדָב וְאֶת־אֲבִיהוּא אֶת־אֶלְעָזָר וְאֶת־אִיתָמָר׃
Elisheva in Hebrew
Elisheva is written אלישבע in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִישֶׁבַע). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- יYod
- שShin
- בBet
- עAyin
Gematria value: 413 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Bet 2 + Ayin 70)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy God is an oath
- Pronunciationeh-lee-SHEH-vah
- Hebrewאלישבע
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Elisheva ranked #45 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (394 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #40, in 2021.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 | 394 |
| 2023 | 48 | 360 |
| 2022 | 42 | 443 |
| 2021 | 40 | 438 |
| 2020 | 54 | 346 |
| 2019 | 51 | 378 |
| 2018 | 53 | 376 |
| 2017 | 55 | 364 |
| 2016 | 57 | 357 |
| 2015 | 48 | 381 |
| 2014 | 67 | 299 |
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 Elisheva
What does the name Elisheva mean?
Elisheva is read as eli nishba, "my God has sworn", the oath of God. In the Bible, Elisheba daughter of Amminadab was the wife of Aaron the priest. It is the source of the name Elizabeth.
How do you pronounce Elisheva?
Elisheva is pronounced eh-lee-SHEH-vah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Elisheva in Hebrew?
Elisheva is written אלישבע in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִישֶׁבַע).
Is Elisheva a biblical name?
Yes. Elisheva appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 6:23.
How popular is the name Elisheva in Israel?
In 2024, Elisheva ranked #45 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (394 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #40, in 2021. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Elisheva?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלישבע adds up to 413 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Bet 2 + Ayin 70).
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