Elishas

Elishas is the plural form of the given name Elisha, used to refer to multiple people who bear that name. The name Elisha derives from Hebrew, from El, meaning "God," and yasha orasha, meaning "to save," with the common interpretation being "My God is salvation." In the Hebrew Bible the name appears most famously in the prophet Elisha, the successor of Elijah, and the form has been used in Jewish and Christian traditions since antiquity.

In English-speaking cultures, Elisha has historically been male but has also become common as a female name in modern times. The plural Elishas therefore refers to any group of individuals named Elisha, regardless of gender. The name has many variants and spellings, including Elisheva as a related form and other regional adaptations.

Notable people named Elisha include the biblical prophet Elisha (Elisha ben Shaphat), the 2nd-century rabbinic figure Elisha ben Abuyah (also known as Aher), the 19th-century inventor Elisha Otis, the 19th-century inventor Elisha Gray, the Arctic explorer Elisha Kane, and the contemporary actress Elisha Cuthbert. The name remains in occasional use across various countries, reflecting its biblical roots and enduring presence in Anglophone naming traditions.