Elim

Elim Meaning & Origin

About Elim
The surname Elim is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In Hebrew, "Elim" means "gods" or "mighty ones." It is derived from the biblical term "Elim," which refers to a place mentioned in the Book of Exodus where the Israelites camped during their journey in the wilderness. The name "Elim" signifies strength, power, and divinity, and as a surname, it may have been adopted by individuals or families to denote a connection to these qualities or to express religious or cultural heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Elim is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Elim: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elim based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Elim is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALM
🗽 NYSIIS
EAN
🔊 Soundex
E405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L IH0 M
🌐 IPA
/elim*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elim in Braille

Here's how to represent Elim in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Elim in braille

How to sign the name Elim using Sign Language

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

The name Elim in sign language

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