Elyakim
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Elyakim
Elyakim derives from Hebrew elements "Eli" (God) and "yakim" (will establish), meaning "God will establish" or "God establishes." The name has Hebrew linguistic roots found in the Old Testament.
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Etymology
Elyakim derives from Hebrew elements "Eli" (God) and "yakim" (will establish), meaning "God will establish" or "God establishes." The name has Hebrew linguistic roots found in the Old Testament.
The name is used primarily in Jewish and Christian traditions, with notable biblical references including Elyakim son of Hilkiah, a minister under King Hezekiah of Judah in the 8th century BCE.
Elyakim currently ranks #2,615 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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