Ilisha
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ilisha
The name 'Ilisha' is often considered a variant of 'Elisha,' meaning "God is salvation" from the Hebrew root *Elisha* (אֱלִישָׁע).
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Etymology
The name 'Ilisha' is often considered a variant of 'Elisha,' meaning "God is salvation" from the Hebrew root *Elisha* (אֱלִישָׁע). It is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and some Muslim cultures, with historical context rooted in the biblical prophet Elisha from the 9th century BCE.
Ilisha currently ranks #13,242 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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