Elisheva

Elisheva is the Hebrew name borne by Aaron’s wife in the Book of Exodus. Its meaning is usually expressed as “my God is an oath,” connecting the name with a promise or pledge. The Hebrew form is also the ancestor of Elizabeth, showing how one biblical name developed into many familiar forms across languages.

Elisheva keeps the Hebrew structure especially visible, including the v sound that distinguishes it from the traditional English biblical spelling Elisheba. For families with an Elizabeth to honor, it offers a way to return to the older Hebrew name rather than selecting another English nickname. Its history combines a named woman in the biblical narrative with a remarkably broad international family of later names.