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Elisheba

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Pronounced el-ih-SHEE-bah /ɛl.ɪˈʃiː.bə/Medium

Meaning: The Hebrew name Elisheva, 'God is my oath' (or 'God is abundance') — borne in scripture by Aaron's wife and the direct original of Elizabeth. We note the heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Hebrew original of Elizabeth: Elisheba means 'God is my oath' (said 'el-ih-SHEE-bah'). We note the heritage.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningThe Hebrew name Elisheva, 'God is my oath' (or 'God is abundance') — borne in scripture by Aaron's wife and the direct original of Elizabeth. We note the heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#12494 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 215

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719742024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elisheba (Elisheva) is the Hebrew source of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath,' worn by Aaron's wife in scripture. Rare and antique today, it carries deep roots (said 'el-ih-SHEE-bah'). We note the heritage.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and rooted.

Did you know? Elisheba is the Hebrew name behind Elizabeth — 'God is my oath' — borne in the Bible by Aaron's wife, which we note.
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Elisheba — Hebrew Elisheva; 'God is my oath'; Aaron's wife; origin of Elizabeth

Variations

ElishevaElizabethElisheeba

Nicknames

ElieSheba

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elisheba mean?

Elisheba is Hebrew for 'God is my oath,' the original form behind Elizabeth.

How do you pronounce Elisheba?

It's said el-ih-SHEE-bah /ɛl.ɪˈʃiː.bə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Elisheba a boy or girl name?

Elisheba is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Elisheba?

Elisheba is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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