Elijah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elijah Name at a Glance

Name	Elijah
Meaning	Jehovah is God. Famous bearer: the Old Testament prophet Elijah.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Elijah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elijah means “Jehovah is God. Famous bearer: the Old Testament prophet Elijah”. 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.

Elijah Name Origin

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

Is Elijah a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Elijah

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