Elisheva

אֱלִישֶׁבַע

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: my God is an oath

• Elisheva is the original Hebrew name behind the endlessly popular Elizabeth, and it appears in the Torah as the name of Aaron the High Priest's wife. That makes it one of the oldest continuously used women's names in Western history, with a lineage that stretches back to the very foundations of the Jewish people. Its meaning, "my God is an oath," speaks to covenant and commitment.

  In a world drowning in Elizabeths and Ellies, Elisheva offers the ultimate flex: the original Hebrew source that started it all. It sounds regal and romantic, ages beautifully from girlhood through adulthood, and gives you a treasure trove of nicknames from Shevy to Ellie to Sheva. It is the most authentically Jewish way to honor the world's most enduring name.

• Alternate Spellings: Elisheba
• English Equivalent:
  Elizabeth
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Shoshana
  ,
  Hadassa
  ,
  Yonatan
  ,
  Yehuda
• Theme: God