Elisha

/ɪˈlaɪʃə/ noun

A biblical prophet and student of Elijah in the Old Testament, known for performing miracles and helping the poor.

From Hebrew Elishaʿ, meaning 'God is salvation.' The name combines El (God) with shuaʿ (salvation). It's a masculine given name that appears throughout Jewish and Christian traditions as a figure of spiritual authority and compassion.

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