Elisheva
/EH-L-IY-SH-EH-V-AA/
My God is an oath, from Hebrew Eli (my God) joined to sheva (an oath, a sworn promise, also the number seven). Worn in scripture by the wife of Aaron and later echoed in the name Elizabeth, it binds the bearer to the faithfulness of a God who keeps every covenant He swears.
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Yes — Elisheva is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My God is an oath, from Hebrew Eli (my God) joined to sheva (an oath, a sworn promise, also the number seven). Worn in scripture by the wife of Aaron and later echoed in the name Elizabeth, it binds the bearer to the faithfulness of a God who keeps every covenant He swears.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Elisheva is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "My God is an oath, from Hebrew Eli (my God) joined to sheva (an oath, a sworn promise, also the number seven). Worn in scripture by the wife of Aaron and later echoed in the name Elizabeth, it binds the bearer to the faithfulness of a God who keeps every covenant He swears." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Elisheva is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Elisheva carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
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See Elisheva's baby portrait →What does Elisheva's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Elisheva resonates in either tradition.
Elisheva's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Elisheva's full reading →
Does Elisheva go with your family's names?
Elisheva breaks into 7 sounds: /EH-L-IY-SH-EH-V-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Elisheva sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Elisheva beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Elisheva — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Elisheva
What does the name Elisheva mean?
Elisheva means "My God is an oath, from Hebrew Eli (my God) joined to sheva (an oath, a sworn promise, also the number seven). Worn in scripture by the wife of Aaron and later echoed in the name Elizabeth, it binds the bearer to the faithfulness of a God who keeps every covenant He swears.." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Elisheva a boy or girl name?
Elisheva is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Elisheva?
Elisheva is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Elisheva a Jewish name?
Yes. Elisheva is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Elisheva mean in Hebrew?
Elisheva originates from Hebrew, where it means "My God is an oath, from Hebrew Eli (my God) joined to sheva (an oath, a sworn promise, also the number seven). Worn in scripture by the wife of Aaron and later echoed in the name Elizabeth, it binds the bearer to the faithfulness of a God who keeps every covenant He swears.."
What are common nicknames for Elisheva?
Common short forms of Elisheva include Elisi, Elis.
What is the numerology of Elisheva?
Elisheva has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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