Ilesha
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ilesha
The name 'Ilesha' is a variant of 'Ilisha' or 'Elisha,' meaning "God is salvation" or "my God is salvation," derived from the Hebrew name אֱלִישָׁע (Elisha).
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Etymology
The name 'Ilesha' is a variant of 'Ilisha' or 'Elisha,' meaning "God is salvation" or "my God is salvation," derived from the Hebrew name אֱלִישָׁע (Elisha). It is used primarily in Jewish and Christian cultures, with historical context rooted in the biblical prophet Elisha, a successor to Elijah in the Hebrew Bible.
Ilesha currently ranks #14,223 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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