Eliyahu

Boy's name

Eliyahu is a Hebrew name derived from the elements "Eli," meaning "my God," and "Yah," a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh.

Meaning The lord is my god
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 156
Peak year 2024

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Eliyahu Hanavi - Biblical prophet in Judaism.
  • Eliyahu Ben-Shaul Cohen - Israeli spy in Syria.
  • Eliyahu Golomb - Founder of Haganah, Jewish paramilitary organization.
  • Eliyahu M. Goldratt - Author of "The Goal" business book.
  • Eliyahu Rips - Mathematician known for Bible code research.
  • Eliyahu Winograd - Judge who led Winograd Commission in Israel.
  • Eliyahu Yishai - Israeli politician, former Minister of Interior.
  • Eliyahu Lankin - Israeli military leader in War of Independence.
  • Eliyahu Inbal - Israeli conductor, known for Mahler interpretations.
  • Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron - Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel.

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