Elhai: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶלְחַי
Pronounced el-KHAI
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Elhai
Elhai joins El (God) and chai (living): the living God. A name of faith that expresses vitality and devotion.
Elhai in Hebrew
Elhai is written אלחי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְחַי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- חHet
- יYod
Gematria value: 49 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Het 8 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningthe living God
- Pronunciationel-KHAI
- Hebrewאלחי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Elhai 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 Elhai
What does the name Elhai mean?
Elhai joins El (God) and chai (living): the living God. A name of faith that expresses vitality and devotion.
How do you pronounce Elhai?
Elhai is pronounced el-KHAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Elhai in Hebrew?
Elhai is written אלחי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְחַי).
What is the gematria of Elhai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלחי adds up to 49 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Het 8 + Yod 10).
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