About Elijah
The name Elijah is of Hebrew origin and means "Yahweh is my God" or "Yahweh is God." It is derived from the Hebrew elements "eli" meaning "my God" and "yah" referring to the Hebrew God, Yahweh. Elijah is a significant biblical name, belonging to a prophet in the Old Testament who performed miracles and was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire. The name is often associated with strength, devotion, and a deep connection to God.
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Most individuals with the name Elijah are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.19% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Elijah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Elijah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.