About Eli
The surname Eli is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Hebrew name "Eliyahu," meaning "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my God." It can also be a shortened form of the name "Elijah," which has similar meanings. In both cases, the surname Eli signifies a connection to the Hebrew God, Yahweh, and may indicate a family's religious or cultural background.
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Here's how to represent Eli in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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