Eliel
Biblical · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Eliel
Eliel is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my God" or "My God is God," derived from the elements "El" (God) and the possessive form combined with another "El." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with historical prominence in Finnish culture as well, notably borne by architect Alvar Aalto's contemporary Eliel Saarinen.
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Etymology
Eliel is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my God" or "My God is God," derived from the elements "El" (God) and the possessive form combined with another "El." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with historical prominence in Finnish culture as well, notably borne by architect Alvar Aalto's contemporary Eliel Saarinen.
Eliel currently ranks #586 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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