Eliezer: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֱלִיעֶזֶר
Pronounced eh-lee-EH-zer
Meaning of Eliezer
Eliezer means "my God is help," God came to my aid. It is the name of a son of Moses, given because "the God of my father was my help."
and the name of the other was Eliezer: ‘for the God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.’
וְשֵׁם הָאֶחָד אֱלִיעֶזֶר כִּי־אֱלֹהֵי אָבִי בְּעֶזְרִי וַיַּצִּלֵנִי מֵחֶרֶב פַּרְעֹה׃
Eliezer in Hebrew
Eliezer is written אליעזר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִיעֶזֶר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- יYod
- עAyin
- זZayin
- רResh
Gematria value: 318 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Zayin 7 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy God is help
- Pronunciationeh-lee-EH-zer
- Hebrewאליעזר
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Eliezer ranked #92 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (183 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #70, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92 | 183 |
| 2023 | 70 | 233 |
| 2022 | 83 | 200 |
| 2021 | 81 | 222 |
| 2020 | 86 | 206 |
| 2019 | 93 | 198 |
| 2018 | 91 | 199 |
| 2017 | 90 | 209 |
| 2016 | 86 | 219 |
| 2015 | 93 | 198 |
| 2014 | 106 | 169 |
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 Eliezer
What does the name Eliezer mean?
Eliezer means "my God is help," God came to my aid. It is the name of a son of Moses, given because "the God of my father was my help."
How do you pronounce Eliezer?
Eliezer is pronounced eh-lee-EH-zer in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eliezer in Hebrew?
Eliezer is written אליעזר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִיעֶזֶר).
Is Eliezer a biblical name?
Yes. Eliezer appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 18:4.
How popular is the name Eliezer in Israel?
In 2024, Eliezer ranked #92 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (183 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #70, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Eliezer?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אליעזר adds up to 318 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Zayin 7 + Resh 200).
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