Elisama Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-lee-SAH-mah /ɛlɪˈsɑːmə/
Origin: Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my salvation; Spanish: variant of Elisabet
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elisama has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the elements 'eli', meaning "my God", and 'sama', meaning "has heard". This etymological combination can be interpreted as "God has heard me".
The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Old Testament, where it is associated with a figure mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. The transliteration of the name into Greek and Latin during the early centuries of the Common Era facilitated its entry into various European languages, including English, primarily through biblical translations and religious texts.
Historically, the name Elisama is noted in the context of the biblical narrative, particularly in the books of Chronicles, where it is linked to significant figures within the Israelite lineage. The name's presence in the Hebrew scriptures, dating back to the 1st millennium BCE, marks it as a name of antiquity with deep roots in Jewish tradition.
Its usage was further propagated through the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, and later through the Latin Vulgate, which influenced Christian naming practices in medieval Europe. Culturally, Elisama carries connotations of divine communication and responsiveness, reflecting a deep-seated belief in the power of prayer and the relationship between the faithful and the divine.
This spiritual significance has contributed to the name's endurance in various forms across different cultures. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Elisama itself remains a testament to its biblical heritage and the enduring nature of names that invoke divine attributes.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elisama was first seen in the United States in 1992.
Elisama has ranked as high as #18913 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Elisama has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Elisama is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Elisama was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Elisama.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Elisama
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