Elishama means “God hearing.”


Meaning:

Elishama is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, symbolizing God’s attentiveness to prayers. It reflects themes of divine listening and responsiveness.

Notable Usage:

Elishama is mentioned in the Bible as a leader of the tribe of Ephraim and as a scribe in the time of King Jehoiakim, as described in Numbers 1:10 and Jeremiah 36:12.