Elahya: meaning of the Hebrew name
אלהיה
Pronounced e-lah-YA
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Elahya
A rare modern name that combines the sound ela with the ending -ya, one of the names of God. It expresses a blend of gentleness and faith.
Elahya in Hebrew
Elahya is written אלהיה in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- הHe
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 51 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + He 5 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninggentle faith
- Pronunciatione-lah-YA
- Hebrewאלהיה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Elahya was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Elahya
What does the name Elahya mean?
A rare modern name that combines the sound ela with the ending -ya, one of the names of God. It expresses a blend of gentleness and faith.
How do you pronounce Elahya?
Elahya is pronounced e-lah-YA in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Elahya in Hebrew?
Elahya is written אלהיה in Hebrew.
What is the gematria of Elahya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלהיה adds up to 51 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + He 5 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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