Hebrew

Elisheva

Pronounced el-ee-SHEV-uhShare

Meaning: God is my oath

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 4 syllables

The story

Elisheva is the Hebrew name behind Elizabeth. Its traditional meaning, my God is an oath, connects the name with a promise.

Nicknames

  • Sheva
  • Ellie

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Elisheva comes from Hebrew.

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