Elihu Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elihu Name at a Glance

Name	Elihu
Meaning	He is my God himself
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Elihu Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elihu means “He is my God himself”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Elihu Name Origin

Our database records Elihu under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Elihu a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Elihu is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Elihu

When considering Elihu for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.