Elichai: meaning of the Hebrew name

אֱלִיחַי

Pronounced eh-lee-KHAI

Meaning of Elichai

Elichai is built from eli chai, my God lives, in the sense that God is living and everlasting. The name works as a short declaration of faith.

Elichai in Hebrew

Elichai is written אליחי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִיחַי). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • אAlef
  • לLamed
  • יYod
  • חHet
  • יYod

Gematria value: 59 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Het 8 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningmy God lives
  • Pronunciationeh-lee-KHAI
  • Hebrewאליחי
  • Syllables3

Popularity in Israel

Elichai 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 Elichai

What does the name Elichai mean?

Elichai is built from eli chai, my God lives, in the sense that God is living and everlasting. The name works as a short declaration of faith.

How do you pronounce Elichai?

Elichai is pronounced eh-lee-KHAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Elichai in Hebrew?

Elichai is written אליחי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִיחַי).

What is the gematria of Elichai?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אליחי adds up to 59 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Het 8 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: אליחי