Eliijah

Eliijah Meaning & Origin

About Eliijah
The name Elijah is of Hebrew origin and means "Yahweh is my God" or "Yahweh is God." It is derived from the elements "Eli," meaning "my God," and "Yah," which is a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God. In biblical context, Elijah was a prophet and a significant figure in the Old Testament, known for his unwavering faith and his role in challenging the worship of false gods. The name Elijah is often associated with strength, devotion, and a deep connection to God.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Eliijah are male.

Eliijah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALJ
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L IY1 JH IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/eliijah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALJ', 'ALH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eliijah in Braille

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

The name Eliijah in braille

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

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

The name Eliijah in sign language

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