Elihue
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Elihue
The name 'Elihue' is a variant of 'Elihu,' meaning "He is my God" or "My God is He," derived from the Hebrew elements *El* (God) and *hu* (he).
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Etymology
The name 'Elihue' is a variant of 'Elihu,' meaning "He is my God" or "My God is He," derived from the Hebrew elements *El* (God) and *hu* (he). It appears primarily in Judeo-Christian contexts, notably as a character in the biblical Book of Job who speaks before God's response, and is used among English-speaking Christians and Jews, though it remains rare.
Elihue currently ranks #4,117 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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