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Name Profile
Elijah
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Elijah.
Primary meaning
My God is Yahweh
Pronunciation: eh-lee-jahh
Profile summary
Elijah is presented here as a biblical boy name with Hebrew roots. The current meaning shown for this name is My God is Yahweh. The catalog pronunciation is listed as eh-lee-jahh. Elijah appears in boy naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
Why this name stands out
Etymology note
Elijah is currently cataloged under Hebrew origin, and this page describes its meaning as My God is Yahweh.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Hebrew origin and Hebrew-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Elijah is grouped as a biblical boy name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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