Elyasaf: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶלְיָסָף
Pronounced el-yah-SAHF
Meaning of Elyasaf
Elyasaf carries the wish "God will add," a hope for more blessing. Eliasaph son of Deuel was the chief of the tribe of Gad in the wilderness.
Of Gad, Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
לְגָד אֶלְיָסָף בֶּן־דְּעוּאֵל׃
Elyasaf in Hebrew
Elyasaf is written אליסף in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְיָסָף). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- יYod
- סSamekh
- פPe
Gematria value: 181 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Samekh 60 + Pe 80)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod will add
- Pronunciationel-yah-SAHF
- Hebrewאליסף
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Elyasaf 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 Elyasaf
What does the name Elyasaf mean?
Elyasaf carries the wish "God will add," a hope for more blessing. Eliasaph son of Deuel was the chief of the tribe of Gad in the wilderness.
How do you pronounce Elyasaf?
Elyasaf is pronounced el-yah-SAHF in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Elyasaf in Hebrew?
Elyasaf is written אליסף in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְיָסָף).
Is Elyasaf a biblical name?
Yes. Elyasaf appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 1:14.
What is the gematria of Elyasaf?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אליסף adds up to 181 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Samekh 60 + Pe 80).
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