Elihu

Elihu Meaning & Origin

About Elihu
The name "Elihu" is of Hebrew origin and means "my God is He." It is derived from the elements "El," meaning God, and "hu," meaning he. In biblical context, Elihu is a character mentioned in the Book of Job, known for his wisdom and insight. The name Elihu carries connotations of devotion and acknowledgment of God's authority.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elihu are male.

Elihu Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALH
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E400
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L IH0 HH UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛlɪhu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elihu in Braille

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

The name Elihu in braille

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

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

The name Elihu in sign language

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