Name Detail
Elijah
אֵלִיָּהוּ
God is my strength
Male
Hebrew / Modern American / Contemporary U.S. / American / English-American / United States / Colonia
3 syllables
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Full Name Detail
Name
Elijah
Origin
Hebrew / Modern American / Contemporary U.S. / American / English-American / United States / Colonia
Gender
Male
Meaning
God is my strength
Detailed Meaning
A name that anchors personal strength in something transcendent, suggesting a person whose resilience comes from deep faith and conviction. It has been carried by prophets and kings, giving it a layered historical resonance. The sound is strong and melodic, balancing power with grace.
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Translations
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אֵלִיָּהוּ
Syllable Breakdown
1. el (prefix)
2. i (middle)
3. jah (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.
Elijah Name Meaning and Style
Elijah is a male name of Hebrew / Modern American / Contemporary U.S. / American / English-American / United States / Colonia origin, meaning God is my strength.
It appears in the American, Baby Boy, Biblical name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Hebrew / Modern American / Contemporary U.S. / American / English-American / United States / Colonia names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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