Elija
Lithuanian (Modern) · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Elija
Elija is a variant spelling of Elijah, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu (אליהו), meaning "My God is Yahweh" or "God is my strength." The name has roots in Judeo-Christian tradition, used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures, with Elijah being a revered prophet in all three religions and particularly prominent in the Hebrew Bible as a miracle-working figure who was believed to ascend to heaven without death.
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Etymology
Elija is a variant spelling of Elijah, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu (אליהו), meaning "My God is Yahweh" or "God is my strength." The name has roots in Judeo-Christian tradition, used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures, with Elijah being a revered prophet in all three religions and particularly prominent in the Hebrew Bible as a miracle-working figure who was believed to ascend to heaven without death.
Elija currently ranks #6,217 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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