Find out how popular the first name Eleasah has been for the last 1 years (from 2001 to 2001) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Eleasah by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Eleasah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2001, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Eleasah.

The history of the first name Eleasah

The name Eleasah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Elisha, which means "God is salvation" or "God is deliverance." The name Eleasah is a less common variation of this original Hebrew name.

The name Elisha appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Books of Kings and Chronicles, where Elisha was a prominent prophet who succeeded Elijah as the leader of the prophetic movement in the northern kingdom of Israel around the 9th century BCE. The name Eleasah, however, is not found in the Bible or other ancient texts.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Eleasah was Eleasah Burton, an English Puritan minister who lived in the 17th century (1589-1669). He was a prominent figure in the religious and political conflicts of his time, serving as a chaplain in the Parliamentary army during the English Civil War.

Another notable bearer of the name Eleasah was Eleasah Graves (1718-1792), an American Revolutionary War soldier from Massachusetts. He fought in several battles, including the Battle of Bunker Hill, and later served as a deacon in a church in Vermont.

In the 19th century, Eleasah Benton (1817-1892) was a successful businessman and entrepreneur from Ohio. He founded the Benton Harbor Palladium newspaper and was instrumental in the development of the city of Benton Harbor, Michigan.

A more recent figure with the name Eleasah was Eleasah Jackson (1899-1976), an African American educator and civil rights activist from Tennessee. She was a prominent leader in the fight for desegregation and equal educational opportunities for Black students in the South.

Finally, Eleasah Ismael (born 1946) is a contemporary Australian author and poet of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. She has written several books exploring themes of identity, culture, and the experiences of Indigenous Australians.

While not a common name, Eleasah has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and time periods, reflecting its Hebrew origins and biblical connections.

Data source

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