Elishah means “the name Eli with the epithet Shah”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Elishah is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Elishah mean?
Literally: eli (personal name) + shah (epithet)
ئەلى: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Elishah (ئەلىشاھ) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Eli with the epithet Shah” and gives its origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]
Elishah in Uyghur
What does Elishah mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەلىشاھ, Elishah (ULY transliteration), Élsha, ئېلشا, Élisha and ئېلىشا. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Eli with the epithet Shah” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Elishah come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Elishah a Uyghur name?
Yes. Elishah is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Elishah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەلىشاھArabic script ÉlshaLatin, variant ئېلشاArabic script, variant ÉlishaLatin, variant ئېلىشاArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “the name Eli with the epithet Shah” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Elishah
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئەلىشاھ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Elishah[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Élsha[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئېلشا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Élisha[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئېلىشا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Elishah
Sibling names for Elishah
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Elishah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Le'ligülGirl“girl pure and beautiful as a ruby”same language (uyghur)
- AbdighopurBoy“servant of God, the Forgiver”same language (uyghur)
- QulunBoy“name of an animal (foal)”same language (uyghur)
- “clash, battle, war”same language (uyghur)
- NejibulBoy“God's pure person”same language (uyghur)
- MurshidBoy“guide, leader, commander, pathfinder, teacher”same language (uyghur)
- JurixanGirl“rose”same language (uyghur)
- ZibaruyGirl“well-formed, pretty, with a beautiful face”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Elishah
What does the name Elishah mean?
Elishah means “the name Eli with the epithet Shah”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Elishah a girl's or a boy's name?
Elishah is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Elishah come from?
Elishah is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Elishah?
Elishah is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Elishah spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئەلىشاھ (Arabic script), Élsha (Latin), ئېلشا (Arabic script), Élisha (Latin), ئېلىشا (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Elishah have?
Elishah has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئەلى: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic, Persian (+6 more)
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