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The masculine first name Elisio (Elìsio) represents the Portuguese variant of the name Elisha (אֱלִישַׁע), which is derived from the ancient Hebrew name 'Elishu'a (אֱלִישׁוּעַ). In German translation, it means 'God is help'.
What does the name Elisio mean?
Elisio (Elìsio) is a masculine first name that is considered the Portuguese spelling of the name Elisha (אֱלִישַׁע). This is derived from the ancient Hebrew name 'Elishu'a (אֱלִישׁוּעַ). The German translation is 'God is help'. The origin of the name lies in ancient Hebrew and consists of the elements ʾēl (אֱל) for 'God' and shu'a (שׁוּעַ) for 'to help', 'to save', or 'to deliver'. It is important not to confuse Elisha or Elisäus with the prophet Elisa (אֱלִישָׁע), who lived in the 9th century BCE. According to biblical tradition, Elisha is regarded as a student and successor of Elias and continued the fight against the Baal cult in Israel in the 8th century BCE. Other variants of the name include Elishua, Elisaie, Elischa, Elisäus, Elisei, Eliseo, Elisie, Eliseu, Eliseus, Elisee, and Yelisey.
Where does the name Elisio come from?
The etymology of Elisio shows that it is a masculine first name of ancient Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is help'. The ancient Hebrew components consist of ʾēl (אֱל), meaning 'God', i (י), meaning 'my', and shu'a (שׁוּעַ), meaning 'to help', 'to save', or 'to deliver'. The language is Portuguese.
How do you pronounce Elisio?
Elisio is pronounced as 'Eli-sio'.
When is the name day of Elisio?
The name day for Elisio is celebrated on June 14.
Popularity
In Germany, Elisio is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2016, when it reached 2,920th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,208th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,769th. Worldwide, the popularity and frequency of Elisio varies.
Famous people
- Baltasar Elisio de Medinilla (Spanish writer)
- Elisio Jose Oliveira Esteves (Portuguese football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Elisio
What is the origin of the name Elisio?
Elisio is a masculine first name that has its roots in ancient Hebrew. It is the Portuguese form of the name Elisha, which means 'God is help'.
What does the name Elisio mean?
The meaning of Elisio is derived from the ancient Hebrew elements: ʾēl stands for 'God' and shu'a for 'to help', 'to save', or 'to deliver'.
How popular is the name Elisio?
The name Elisio is relatively common in Portuguese-speaking countries, but it is less well-known in other regions. Popularity can vary depending on the country and culture.