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Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew אֱלִישָׁע (Elisha').
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Elisha
- (biblical) A prophet, a disciple and successor of Elijah.
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin, in quiet use since the 17th century.
- A female given name from Hebrew in occasional use, apparently confused with Elizabeth or Alicia.
Quotations
1611, The Holy Bible, (King James Version), London: Robert Barker, , →OCLC, 2 Kings 2:14, column 2:And he tooke the mantle of Eli[j]ah that fell from him, and ſmote the waters, and ſaid, Where is the Lord God of Elijah? and when hee alſo had ſmitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Eliſha went ouer.
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