Eliyahu: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֵלִיָּהוּ
Pronounced eh-lee-YAH-hoo
Meaning of Eliyahu
Eliyahu means "the Lord is God". It is the name of the prophet Elijah, who was zealous for the faith and went up to heaven in a whirlwind.
And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said unto Ahab: ‘As the LORD, the God of Israel, liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.’
וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלִיָּהוּ הַתִּשְׁבִּי מִתֹּשָׁבֵי גִלְעָד אֶל־אַחְאָב חַי־יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲשֶׁר עָמַדְתִּי לְפָנָיו אִם־יִהְיֶה הַשָּׁנִים הָאֵלֶּה טַל וּמָטָר כִּי אִם־לְפִי דְבָרִי׃
Eliyahu in Hebrew
Eliyahu is written אליהו in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵלִיָּהוּ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- יYod
- הHe
- וVav
Gematria value: 52 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningthe Lord is God
- Pronunciationeh-lee-YAH-hoo
- Hebrewאליהו
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Eliyahu ranked #33 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (494 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | 494 |
| 2023 | 35 | 463 |
| 2022 | 40 | 468 |
| 2021 | 37 | 504 |
| 2020 | 41 | 456 |
| 2019 | 49 | 418 |
| 2018 | 50 | 422 |
| 2017 | 50 | 411 |
| 2016 | 46 | 451 |
| 2015 | 46 | 427 |
| 2014 | 49 | 405 |
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 Eliyahu
What does the name Eliyahu mean?
Eliyahu means "the Lord is God". It is the name of the prophet Elijah, who was zealous for the faith and went up to heaven in a whirlwind.
How do you pronounce Eliyahu?
Eliyahu is pronounced eh-lee-YAH-hoo in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eliyahu in Hebrew?
Eliyahu is written אליהו in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵלִיָּהוּ).
Is Eliyahu a biblical name?
Yes. Eliyahu appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Kings 17:1.
How popular is the name Eliyahu in Israel?
In 2024, Eliyahu ranked #33 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (494 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Eliyahu?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אליהו adds up to 52 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6).
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