Elijah
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Elijah
Elijah derives from the Hebrew name Eliyahu (אליהו), combining "eli" (my God) and "yahu" (Yahweh), meaning "My God is Yahweh." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with the most notable historical figure being the Hebrew prophet Elijah in the Old Testament/Tanakh, who is venerated across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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Etymology
Elijah derives from the Hebrew name Eliyahu (אליהו), combining "eli" (my God) and "yahu" (Yahweh), meaning "My God is Yahweh." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with the most notable historical figure being the Hebrew prophet Elijah in the Old Testament/Tanakh, who is venerated across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Elijah currently ranks #7 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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