Elijah: name meaning and origin

Elijah

my God is Yahweh

Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables

Elijah is a Hebrew name meaning "my God is Yahweh". It has 3 syllables, stressed on li, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Questions about Elijah

What does the name Elijah mean?

Elijah is a Hebrew name meaning "my God is Yahweh".

How many syllables are in Elijah?

Elijah has 3 syllables (E-li-jah), with the stress usually on "li".

Is Elijah a boy's or girl's name?

Elijah is traditionally a boy's name.