Elijah Name Meaning
The name Elijah comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Elijah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Elijah Name Meaning
English, Hebrew, BiblicalFrom the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ ('Eliyyahu) meaning "my God is YAHWEH". Elijah was a Hebrew prophet and miracle worker, as told in the two Books of Kings in the Old Testament. He was active...
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