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Name Origin

Elisha is a Hebrew given name meaning 'God is salvation.' It originates from the Old Testament and is associated with the prophet Elisha, who was a successor to the prophet Elijah.

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Famous People

Elisha Cuthbert (1982-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in '24', 'The Girl Next Door'
  • Canadian Screen Award nominee

Elisha Nelson Manning (1981-)

Former NFL Quarterback

  • Two-time Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants
  • NFL MVP (2013)
  • Pro Bowl selection

Elisha Graves Otis (1811-1861)

Inventor

  • Developed the safety elevator
  • Revolutionized building construction

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