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Al-Yasa'

اليسعIn Arabic

Meaning
Elisha, a prophet named in the Qur'an
About the name
Named twice in the Qur'an, in 6:86 and 38:48. Al-Yasa' is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Elisha.
For
A boy
Origin
Arabic, Hebrew
Other spellings
Alyasa, Elisha, Yasa

Islamic naming guidance

  • Recommended
  • In the Qur’an

Draft: not yet reviewed by a scholar. This is not a fatwa.

Name of a prophet

Al-Yasa' (Elisha) is a prophet named in the Qur'an (6:86 and 38:48); the names of prophets are encouraged.

Confidence: high

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