Elimelech: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֱלִימֶלֶךְ
Pronounced eh-lee-MEH-lekh
Meaning of Elimelech
Elimelech reads as eli melech, "my God is king." In the Book of Ruth he is Naomi's husband, of a family from Bethlehem in Judah.
And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Beth-lehem in Judah. And they came into the field of Moab, and continued there.
וְשֵׁם הָאִישׁ אֱלִימֶלֶךְ וְשֵׁם אִשְׁתּוֹ נׇעֳמִי וְשֵׁם שְׁנֵי־בָנָיו ׀ מַחְלוֹן וְכִלְיוֹן אֶפְרָתִים מִבֵּית לֶחֶם יְהוּדָה וַיָּבֹאוּ שְׂדֵי־מוֹאָב וַיִּהְיוּ־שָׁם׃
Elimelech in Hebrew
Elimelech is written אלימלך in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִימֶלֶךְ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- יYod
- מMem
- לLamed
- כKaf
Gematria value: 131 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + Lamed 30 + Kaf 20)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy God is king
- Pronunciationeh-lee-MEH-lekh
- Hebrewאלימלך
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Elimelech ranked #127 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (126 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 127 | 126 |
| 2023 | 147 | 98 |
| 2022 | 135 | 116 |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | 150 | 104 |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Elimelech
What does the name Elimelech mean?
Elimelech reads as eli melech, "my God is king." In the Book of Ruth he is Naomi's husband, of a family from Bethlehem in Judah.
How do you pronounce Elimelech?
Elimelech is pronounced eh-lee-MEH-lekh in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Elimelech in Hebrew?
Elimelech is written אלימלך in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִימֶלֶךְ).
Is Elimelech a biblical name?
Yes. Elimelech appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Ruth 1:2.
How popular is the name Elimelech in Israel?
In 2024, Elimelech ranked #127 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (126 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Elimelech?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלימלך adds up to 131 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + Lamed 30 + Kaf 20).
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