Elitzur: meaning of the Hebrew name

אֱלִיצוּר

Pronounced e-lee-TSOOR

Meaning of Elitzur

God is my rock - a rock and a shield. Elitzur son of Shedeur was the chieftain of the tribe of Reuben during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness.

And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur.

וְאֵלֶּה שְׁמוֹת הָאֲנָשִׁים אֲשֶׁר יַעַמְדוּ אִתְּכֶם לִרְאוּבֵן אֱלִיצוּר בֶּן־שְׁדֵיאוּר׃

Elitzur in Hebrew

Elitzur is written אליצור in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִיצוּר). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • אAlef
  • לLamed
  • יYod
  • צTsadi
  • וVav
  • רResh

Gematria value: 337 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Tsadi 90 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginBiblical
  • MeaningGod is my rock
  • Pronunciatione-lee-TSOOR
  • Hebrewאליצור
  • Syllables3

Popularity in Israel

Elitzur 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 Elitzur

What does the name Elitzur mean?

God is my rock - a rock and a shield. Elitzur son of Shedeur was the chieftain of the tribe of Reuben during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness.

How do you pronounce Elitzur?

Elitzur is pronounced e-lee-TSOOR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Elitzur in Hebrew?

Elitzur is written אליצור in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִיצוּר).

Is Elitzur a biblical name?

Yes. Elitzur appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 1:5.

What is the gematria of Elitzur?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אליצור adds up to 337 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Tsadi 90 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).

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This name in Hebrew: אליצור