Eli

Eli Meaning & Origin

About Eli
The name Eli is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Eliyahu" or "Elijah," which means "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is God." Eli can also be a shortened form of other Hebrew names such as Eliezer, meaning "God is my help." Overall, the name Eli carries a strong religious connotation, symbolizing a connection to God or a reliance on divine assistance.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Eli are male.

Eli Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.37% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E400
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 L AY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈilaΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eli in Braille

Here's how to represent Eli in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Eli in braille

How to Spell the Name Eli in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Eli using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Eli in sign language

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