אלישע
Elisha
אלישע is the Hebrew name for the biblical prophet Elisha.
אלישע is used as a proper noun to refer to the specific biblical figure Elisha.
Meaning: biblical prophet (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Elisha.
Did you know?
- The root ישע inside אלישע is not only used for 'salvation' but also appears in words meaning 'to be wide' or 'spacious'. This suggests that 'salvation' in the name's context is linked to the idea of liberation and open space.
- While אלישע is a traditional name, it is rarely used as a first name for babies in modern Israel. It is now primarily seen as a historical or biblical name.
- While the name is ancient, the pronunciation of the final letter ע has shifted from a deep, guttural throat sound in antiquity to a nearly silent sound in modern Hebrew. This means the name sounds much softer today than it would have during the biblical era.
Examples in context
- אלישע היה נביא חשוב.Elisha haya navi khashuv.Elisha was an important prophet.
- אני לומד על אלישע בבית הספר.Ani lomed al Elisha be-veit ha-sefer.I am learning about Elisha at school.
Example conversation
Noa and Daniel are studying a religious text together.
- נועה Noaדניאל, אתה מכיר את אלישע?Daniel, ata makir et Elisha?Daniel, do you know Elisha?
- דניאל Danielכן, הוא היה נביא גדול.Ken, hu haya navi gadol.Yes, he was a great prophet.
- נועה Noaמה אלישע עשה בסיפור הזה?Ma Elisha asa basippur haze?What did Elisha do in this story?
- דניאל Danielהוא ביצע נס רפואי.Hu bitsu nes refu'i.He performed a medical miracle.
