Female Name
Elisheba
ə.ˈlɪʃ.ɪ.bə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
biblical women
mothers
theophoric names
wives
Writing Systems
אֱלִישֶׁבַעAncient Hebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
64/100
classic140%
mature120%
formal160%
upper class80%
natural100%
wholesome65%
strong100%
refined80%
strange140%
complex120%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
Elisheba is a form of the name Elizabeth, used in many versions of the Old Testament. It belongs to Elisheba, the wife of Aaron, who was the elder brother of Moses and the first High Priest of Israel. The name is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.'
Etymology
Original Form:
אֱלִישֶׁבַע (’Ělīšev̱a‘)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Hebrew 'Elisheva' to 'Elisheba' in various translations of the Old Testament.
Source:
Hebrew Torah and Christian Old Testament