Meaning, origin, history
Elishama is a unique and distinctive name of Hebrew origin. Its meaning is "God has heard" or "God has listened," which reflects the idea that God has responded to prayers or petitions. This name is derived from the Hebrew elements "El" meaning "God" and "Shama" meaning "heard." Elishama appears in the Bible as the name of a man who was one of King David's mighty warriors (2 Samuel 23:9-39). It is also found among the genealogies of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:36) and among those who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:2, Nehemiah 7:7). Despite its biblical roots, Elishama has not been widely used as a given name in recent years. However, it is an attractive option for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name with a strong spiritual connection.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Elishama since 1880
Total births
11
Total since 1880
Peak year
2023
6 births
in 2023
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+20%
↗
vs previous 5 years