Elijiah

Elijiah Meaning & Origin

About Elijiah
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. 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" carries connotations of devotion, faithfulness, and a strong connection to God.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elijiah are male.

Elijiah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -57.89% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALJ
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH0 L AY1 JH IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/elijiah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elijiah in Braille

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

The name Elijiah in braille

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

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

The name Elijiah in sign language

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