Boy
Elijah
“my god is Yahweh”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- 92 of 100Very popular
- Nicknames
- Eli
About the name Elijah
Elijah is a masculine first name meaning “my god is Yahweh”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 3 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Common nicknames include Eli.
Frequently asked about Elijah
- What does the name Elijah mean?
- The first name Elijah means “my god is Yahweh”.
- Where does the name Elijah come from?
- Elijah has its roots in Hebrew.
- Is Elijah a girls' or boys' name?
- Elijah is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Elijah?
- Elijah is one of the very popular first names.
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