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Elijah

/ih-LIE-jah/

boy
Hebrew
Very common
medium

Meaning

my God is Yahweh

At a glance

  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Gender: boy
  • Syllables: 3
  • Popularity: Very common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Elijah is a prominent prophet in the Abrahamic religions, particularly renowned in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam for his miracles and ascent to heaven in a fiery chariot. It has been a consistently popular name, especially in English-speaking countries.

Vibes

faith
classic
strong

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