God is my salvation
Elishua is a Hebrew name derived from the elements 'El', meaning God, and 'shua', meaning salvation or wealth. In the Old Testament, it is the name of one of King David's sons born in Jerusalem. It shares the same etymological roots as the more common names Elisha and Joshua.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Elishua in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A son of King David mentioned in the Books of Samuel and Chronicles