Eliyahu

The name Eliyahu is a Hebrew name derived from the elements 'El', meaning 'God', and 'Yahu', which is a shortened form of 'Yahweh', the Hebrew name for God.

It is a variant spelling of the more common name 'Elijah', which was borne by a famous prophet in the Old Testament of the Bible. The prophet Elijah was known for his miracles and his unwavering faith in God.

The name Eliyahu has been used primarily in Jewish communities, but it has also been adopted by other cultures and languages.

While it is traditionally a masculine name, some parents may use it as a gender-neutral name in certain contexts.

US popularity 2023:143 children

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