Name meaning
Elisheva Name Meaning - My God is an oath (Hebrew)
- Meaning
- My God is an oath
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- E-LI-SHE-VA
Elisheva means "My God is an oath" (Hebrew). Elisheva is a girl name from Hebrew meaning "My God is an oath." Original Hebrew form of Elizabeth.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Elisheva is a girl name from Hebrew meaning "My God is an oath." Original Hebrew form of Elizabeth.
Origin and Historical Usage
In Hebrew communities, Elisheva is used as a girl given name. Documented bearers appear in civil and church records, though frequency differs by country.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- E-LI-SHE-VA
- Syllables
- 4
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside Hebrew countries, Elisheva is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "My God is an oath" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
Treat Elisheva as a distinctive pick: strong meaning, lower everyday frequency.
Notable People Named Elisheva
- EElisheba (wife of Aaron)
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Elizabeth — alternate form of Elisheva
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