The nameÉlisée
Élisée is the French form of Elisha, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is salvation". It is the name of a prophet in the Bible.
- Unisex name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Élisée comes from the Hebrew Elisha, "God is salvation".
Origin
Hebrew. Elisha is the disciple and successor of the prophet Elijah.
History
A rare name, it has been spreading in France since the 2010s, for boys and girls alike.
Famous people named Élisée
- Élisée Reclus, geographer
Popularity of the name Élisée
Élisée in France
Élisée was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 540 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Élisée. Half of all babies named Élisée in France were born before 1925, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Élisée mean?
Élisée comes from the Hebrew Elisha, "God is salvation".
What is the origin of the name Élisée?
Hebrew. Elisha is the disciple and successor of the prophet Elijah.
Is Élisée a girl's or a boy's name?
Élisée is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.
Who are famous people named Élisée?
Élisée Reclus, geographer.