Boy name
Elyesa name meaning
“my God is salvation; God saves”
Elyesa means my God is salvation or God saves. It comes through Arabic al-Yasaʿ from Hebrew Elisha, a name combining God with salvation. In Türkiye, it is a boy’s name. The Quranic figure Elyesa and the biblical Elisha provide concrete associations in religious literature.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Elyesa mean?
My God is salvation; God saves
In Turkish: Tanrım kurtuluştur; Tanrı kurtarır
Elyesa is the Turkish name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran. In the biblical tradition, the corresponding figure is Elisha, whose narratives are connected with Elijah. The name thus belongs to a longstanding prophetic tradition with corresponding forms across several religious texts.
How popular is Elyesa?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 3provinces
Where is Elyesa in the top 30?
3 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Elyesa
Elyesa derives through Arabic al-Yasaʿ from Hebrew Elisha. The Hebrew name combines a reference to God with the idea of saving or salvation.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| Is Elyesa in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · واليسع · 6:86, 38:48Elyesa appears in the Quran as al-Yasa, named in the suras Al-An‘am and Sad. |
| Starts with | E · El |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Elyesa
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Elyesa Vecdi
Meaning of each name
- Elyesa: my God is salvation; God saves
- Vecdi: relating to ecstasy or spiritual rapture
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Mazlum Elyesa
Meaning of each name
- Mazlum: someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Elyesa: my God is salvation; God saves
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Elyesa Nusret
Meaning of each name
- Elyesa: my God is salvation; God saves
- Nusret: help, support; victory
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Mikdat Elyesa
Meaning of each name
- Mikdat: one who cuts; suited for cutting
- Elyesa: my God is salvation; God saves
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Elyesa Hüdai
Meaning of each name
- Elyesa: my God is salvation; God saves
- Hüdai: belonging to God, divine
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Mansur Elyesa
Meaning of each name
- Mansur: aided; brought to victory
- Elyesa: my God is salvation; God saves
How to pronounce Elyesa
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eljesa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اليسع |
Is Elyesa a boy’s name?
Yes, Elyesa is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Elyesa appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Elyesa
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Elyesa
- Elyesa Bazna · b. 1904
FAQ about the name Elyesa
What is the meaning of Elyesa?
Elyesa means “my God is salvation; God saves”. Elyesa derives through Arabic al-Yasaʿ from Hebrew Elisha. The Hebrew name combines a reference to God with the idea of saving or salvation.
Is Elyesa a boy’s name?
Yes, Elyesa is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Elyesa in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Elyesa appears in the Quran as al-Yasa, named in the suras Al-An‘am and Sad. (e.g.: 6:86, 38:48)
What is the origin of the name Elyesa?
Elyesa is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Elyesa have?
Elyesa has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Elyesa?
Elyesa appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Elyesa?
Some ideas: Elyesa Vecdi; Mazlum Elyesa; Elyesa Nusret.
Famous people named Elyesa?
Notable people named Elyesa include Elyesa Bazna.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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