Elijus
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Elijus
Elijus is a Lithuanian form of the name Elijah, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu (אליהו), meaning "My God is Yahweh." The name has its linguistic roots in Hebrew elements "eli" (my God) and "yahu" (Yahweh).
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Etymology
Elijus is a Lithuanian form of the name Elijah, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu (אליהו), meaning "My God is Yahweh." The name has its linguistic roots in Hebrew elements "eli" (my God) and "yahu" (Yahweh).
The name is primarily used in Lithuanian Christian communities and among Jewish populations; Elijah is a significant prophetic figure in both Judaism and Christianity, particularly venerated in the Old Testament and Jewish tradition.
Elijus currently ranks #4,271 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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