Find out how popular the first name Elishea has been for the last 3 years (from 1987 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Elishea by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Elishea is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Elishea.

The history of the first name Elishea

The name Elishea has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Elisha, which means "God is salvation" or "God is my salvation." The name Elisha was borne by a prominent prophet in the Biblical Old Testament, who lived during the 9th century BCE.

The name Elishea is a variant spelling of Elisha, with the addition of the letter "a" at the end. This variant form likely emerged as the name spread and adapted to different languages and cultures over time. While the exact origins of the variant spelling Elishea are unclear, it has been in use for centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Elishea was Elishea the Baal Shem, a renowned Jewish mystic and miracle worker who lived in the 18th century (c. 1700-1760) in Poland. He is considered a key figure in the development of Hasidic Judaism.

Another notable figure was Elishea Hofman (1843-1927), a German-born American businessman and philanthropist who helped establish the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the leading institutions for training Reform rabbis in the United States.

In the realm of literature, Elishea Frankin (1809-1888) was a prominent American writer and editor. He was one of the first Jewish American authors to publish works in English, including his autobiographical novel "The Jew of Barnow" (1842).

Elishea Beeby (1753-1831) was a British clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Nottingham in the Church of England. He published several works on theology and religious education during his lifetime.

In the field of science, Elishea Bickersteth (1825-1906) was a British mathematician and astronomer. He worked as an assistant at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich and contributed to the development of celestial mechanics.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Elishea, highlighting its diverse cultural and historical significance across different eras and disciplines.

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