God has heard
A name of Hebrew origin, it is a variant of Elishama, meaning 'God has heard' or 'my God has heard.' In the Old Testament, this name was primarily used for male figures, but it has transitioned into a rare feminine choice in modern times, particularly in Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking communities.
Less common today
Elisama isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,243 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian writer and educator
Character in the biblical drama series · Os Dez Mandamentos
