Eliphaz
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Eliphaz
The name 'Eliphaz' means "God is fine gold" or "my God is pure gold," derived from the Hebrew elements *El* (God) and *paz* (refined gold).
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Etymology
The name 'Eliphaz' means "God is fine gold" or "my God is pure gold," derived from the Hebrew elements *El* (God) and *paz* (refined gold). It is primarily used in Judeo-Christian contexts, appearing in the Hebrew Bible as one of Job's three friends who debate suffering and divine justice.
Eliphaz currently ranks #9,987 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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