A name that means “Yahweh is God,” Elijah is a Hebrew name. Because of the meaning of this name, some parents use it for their child in order to try and draw closer to God. Others have it as a middle or last name because they believe the power of this word will help them in some way. The name Elijah is an English and Jewish name meaning “My God is Yahweh.”
Elijah was the son of Yehia. He was a Hebrew prophet that lived around 700 B.C. The account of Elijah begins after King Ahab died and Jezebel’s son went to war with Israel to bring down the kingdom. While the war was going on, Elijah won many battles until finally he brought peace back to Israel. At this time, Naaman, who had been sick for seven years was beginning to recover.
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100 Elijah Name Meaning
1. Elia
Persian version of English Elijah meaning “My God is Yahweh.”
2. Eli
Arabic form of Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning “my God is He.” Compare with another form of Eli.
3. Elisha
Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
4. Eliashib
Devanagari version of Hebrew Eliashib, meaning “my God is exalted.” Compare with another form of Eliashib.
5. Elijah
Hebrew name meaning “my God is Yahweh.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Eliyahu. This name was borne by a prophet who lived in the sixth century B.C.. In Islam he is known as Elisha ben Abuyah (Prophet Elisha).
6. Elian
Persian form of English Elijah, meaning “My God is Yahweh.”
7. Eliah
Abbreviated form of Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
8. Eliahu
German form of Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
9. Eliezer
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “God is my help.” In the bible, this is the name of a servant of Abraham. The Anglicized form is Eliezer. Compare with feminine Eliezer.In Arabic “Al-Yaezir” means “The helper”.
10. Elias
Biblical Greek form of Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. The Anglicized form is Elijah.
11. Eliud
Biblical Greek form of Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. The Anglicized form is Elijah.
12. Elyahu
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “my God is exalted.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
13. Elyoa
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “my God is exalted.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with another form of Elyoa.
14. Elyon
Hebrew name meaning “my God is exalted.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. The Anglicized form is Elias.
15. Elzaphan
Hebrew name meaning “God has been gracious.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Elzaphan. In Arabic “Al-Zaman” means “The gracious one”.
16. Eliasz
A form of Hebrew Elias, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
17. Élie
French form of Latin Eligius, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
18. Elijk
Dutch form of Latin Eligius, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
19. Masih
Hebrew form of Greek Mas, meaning “belonging to the family/house of”. The name was borne by a Levite who was in the service of Jesus. His son’s name was Rizpah.
20. Eliyahu
Hebrew name meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. The Anglicized form is Elijah.
21. Ilija
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “God has been gracious.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
22. Ilja
Finnish form of Latin Eligius, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
23. Iljjas
Latvian form of Latin Eligius, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
24. Ilya
Russian short form of Latin Elijah (“God is my help”), hence “God’s gift. Compare with feminine Ilya.
25. Ilia
Russian short form of Latin Eligius, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Ilia. In Russian “Il’ya” means “God’s gift.”
26. Edmund
English variant form of English Elias, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
27. Edward
English variant form of English Elias, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
28. Elias
Ancient Greek form of Hebrew Eliyahu meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with another form of Elias. This is also the name of a son in Germanic mythology.
29. Elliot
English surname transferred to forename use, from the Latin personal name Ælfhere, meaning “elf army.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
30. Eilif
Danish form of Latin Eligius, meaning “my God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
31. Egini
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “my God is exalted.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Egini. In Arabic “Al-Yezin” means “The Exalted One”. Compare with another form of Egini.
32. Emilio
Italian form of Latin Remigius, meaning “shield man”. In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Emilio.
33. Emeric
Hungarian form of Latin Engelbertus, meaning “elf-strength”. In the bible, this is the name of a king who ruled in Hungary and referred to in Romanian mythology as Omeag or Omag.
34. Emile
French form of Latin Emil, meaning “well-respected; noble.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Emile.
35. Emanuele
Italian form of Latin Emanuel, meaning “God is with us.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Emanuele.
36. Emmanuel
Italian form of Latin Emanuel, meaning “God is with us.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Emmanuel.
37. Emmerich
German form of English Emmer, meaning “earth”. In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
38. Emmery
English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of the town of Emmerich in Westphalia, which was derived from the name of an Old High German duke named Emerich. In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with another form of Emmery.
39. Enoch
From a Hebrew word meaning “teaching or learning”, “dedicated”. In the bible, this is the name of a prophet, the son of Jared, who “walked with God” and was taken by God before he was born.
40. Eric
Scandinavian form of Anglo-Saxon Heroic, meaning “whole army”. In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with another form of Eric.
41. Ernil
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “God has been gracious.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compared with feminine Ernil. In Arabic “Al-Noor” means “The light”.
42. Evan
Welsh form of Latin John, meaning “God is gracious.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Evan.
43. Ewan
Welsh form of Latin Johannes, meaning “God is gracious.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compared with feminine Ewan.
44. Ewengele
African-American surname transferred to forename use, from an English surname transferred from Old French Wilgala, from Latin Wilhelma, meaning “beloved”. In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Ewengele.
45. Everett
English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of the town of Evreux in Normandy, derived from Latin Aurelianum meaning “golden.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with another form of Everett.
46. Ezer
Middle English and Old French form of Latin Hieremias, meaning “whom Yahweh has bound.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah.
47. Ezriel
Hebrew form of Latin Isaias, meaning “God is my God.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Ezriel. In Arabic “Al-Yasa” means “The God”.
48. Ezequiel
Spanish form of Greek Hezekiah, meaning “Yahweh will save”. In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Ezequiel.
49. Gabriel
English form of Greek Barbaros, meaning “man of the mountain.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Gabriel. Compare with another form of Gabriel.
50. Gabriela
Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin Barbara, meaning “mountain.” Compare with feminine Gabriela. In Spanish and Portuguese “Gabriela” means “foster child”.
51. Everett
English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of the town of Evreux in Normandy, derived from Latin Aurelianum meaning “golden.”
52. Gabbriell
Variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Ierne Uí Dhruadháin, meaning “people/family that is from the island of Ireland”. In the bible, this is the name of a prophetess who was married to Amos. It may also be a female form of Gabbriell.
53. Ezekiel
Biblical name meaning “God will strengthen.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and disciple of Elijah. Compare with feminine Ezekiel. In Arabic “Al-Yehia” means “The Salvation”. This was the name of an Old Testament prophet who lived among the Jews in exile in Babylon.
54. Ezra
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Iason, meaning “from Iason”. In the bible, this is the name of a scribe and prophet. Compared with feminine Ezra. In Arabic “Al-Sayyid” means “the leader”.
55. Eusebius
Latin form of Greek Hésobos, meaning “bringer in peace.” In the bible, this is the name of a bishop and deacon who lived in the early church and wrote a history.
56. Evander
Latin form of Greek Euandros, possibly meaning “well-mannered”. In the bible, this is the name of a king of Arcadia.
57. Everardo
Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin Everardus, meaning “powerful/noble boar.” Compare with feminine Evaretta. In Spanish and Portuguese mythology, Evarete was a princess who fell in love with Acis, son of Faunus, who was turned into a river spirit by the jealous Circe.
58. Aaron
Variant spelling of Hebrew Aron, meaning “high/lofty”. In the bible, this is the name of a biblical wiseman and priest. Also the name given to a prophet who lived in the time before Moses. He and his brother Miriam were given refuge by Pharaoh’s daughter when they fled from Egypt to Midian.
59. Abednego
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Adrachos, meaning “prince”. In the bible, this is the name of a high priest, a keeper of his father-in-law’s flocks and herds.
60. Abigail
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Hybelos, meaning “myrtle tree”. In the bible, this is the name of a wife of Nabal and also that of a prophetess and wife of Caleb. Compare with feminine Abigail.
61. Abraham
Biblical Hebrew form of Hebrew Adham, meaning “father of a multitude”, used extensively in the bible as a name for the patriarchs, from Abraham to Isaac. It is derived from an Aramaic word meaning “father”.
62. Aaron
Variant form of Latin Arcaeus, meaning “high/lofty.” In the bible, this is the name of a biblical wiseman and priest. Also the name given to a prophet who lived in the time before Moses. He and his brother Miriam were given refuge by Pharaoh’s daughter when they fled from Egypt to Midian.
63. Abira
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “father of wonder, father of fear.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Elisha, also called a prophet.
64. Adene
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Atenes, meaning “mother”. In the bible, this is the name of a prince or king.
65. Benjamin
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “son of the right hand.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jacob and his firstborn son (and according to some historians, twin brother) of Rachel. It is also an Anglicized form of Latin Benjamen, meaning “son of the right hand.”
66. Isaac
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Isakh, possibly meaning “laughter” or “he will laugh. In the bible, this is the name of the son of Abraham and Sarah, who was bound upon an altar to be sacrificed by his father, but a substitute was provided by God. He married Rebekah who bore twins (Esau and Jacob). Isaac is regarded as the patriarch of Israel.
67. James
From Latin Iacomus, meaning “supplanter”, “rival”, or “a maternal uncle”. In the bible, this is the name of several people: James, the son of Alphaeus, brother of Jesus; James, a servant of Jesus; and James, a disciple of Jesus.
68. Ido
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Idonios, meaning “gift”, “god-given”, or “Gift from God”. In the bible, this is the name of a prophet who lived in the time before Samuel.
69. Iacob
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Iakobos, meaning “supplanter”, “rival”, or “a maternal uncle”. In the bible, this is the name of a son of Isaac, father of Joseph and Benjamin. Compare with feminine Iacob.
70. Heriberto
Spanish form of Germanic Herbert, meaning “bright army”. Compare with masculine Heriberto.
71. Heber
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Hebaros, possibly meaning “he will destroy”. In the bible, this is the name of an Israelite who attended to the duties of a priest, ruler and prophet during Josiah’s reign. Compare with feminine Hebarah. in Sumerian mythology, the moon-god Enlil ruled over humankind and all creation. His sister Nannar had a son named Hebat by their father Anu.
72. David
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “beloved”. In the bible, this is the name of a king of Israel who slayed Goliath and defiled his sister’s grave.
73. Ephraim
Biblical Hebrew form of Hebrew Efrat, meaning “spacious”, or “broad”, derived from the Hebrew word “epher” (“full”). In the bible, this is the name of a son of Joseph and father of Manasseh.
74. Joshua
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “The LORD is salvation.” In the bible, this is the name of a leader in the conquest of Canaan who succeeded Moses. The Anglicized form is prophet or joshua.
75. Iephte
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Ephtae, meaning “fruitful”. In the bible, this is the name of a son of Hamor who was killed by his brother Simeon for taking their sister Dinah without their father’s consent.
76. Nathan
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Natha, meaning “given”, “gift”, or “beloved”. In the bible, this is the name of the prophet and father of Solomon.
77. Ithiel
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Ethiel, meaning “my witness is God”. In the bible, this is the name of an Israelite who attended to the duties of a priest, ruler and prophet during Josiah’s reign.
78. Noah
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “rest”. In the bible, this is the name of a patriarch of the family of Noah, remembered for his righteousness and obedience to God’s instructions. The Book of Genesis tells the story of Noah and his ark.
79. Paul
Latin form of Greek Paulos, meaning “small”, “little”, or “less”. In the New Testament, this is the name of the Apostle who testified to Jesus, and was later known as Saint Paul.
80. Paulinus
Latin form of Greek Paulos, meaning “small”, “little”, or “less”. In the bible, this is the name of an evangelist who tutored Augustine and Tertullian.
81. Philip
Greek form of Hebrew Phalekh, meaning “man”. A saint and a deacon of the church in Antioch, Syria.
82. Phylippus
Latin form of Greek Philippus, meaning “from the root of Philip”, or “dealer in horses”. In the bible, this is the name of a father-in-law of Saint Paul.
83. Reuben
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “behold, a son”. In the bible, this is the name of the firstborn (first-begotten) son of Jacob and Leah. He was the progenitor of one of the 12 tribes of Israel, also referred to by his full name Reuben ben Jacob.
84. Ruhamah
Biblical Hebrew form of Aramaic Ruwaima, meaning “compassionate”. In the bible, this is the name of one of Job’s daughters, who was killed along with her sisters.
85. Ryon
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “rose”. In the bible, this is the name of a son of Aram of Gilead, and a descendant of Lotan. He was one of King Saul’s officers.
86. Samuel
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Samouel, meaning “heard God”, or “God has heard”. In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and priest who anointed Saul as Israel’s first king.
87. Seth
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “appointed”. In the bible, this is the name of a son of Adam, and grandson of God. His birth prevented Adam from dying immediately after eating from the tree of knowledge in Paradise. The Anglicized form is seath.
88. Samson
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Samson (i.e., “shearer”), possibly meaning “day of strength”, or “strong day”. In the bible, this is the name of a Biblical hero best known for his strength in battle and great physical strength. He was a Nazirite, who demonstrated his strength in battle against the Philistines by killing more than 1,000 men with the jawbone of an ass. According to some estimates, he performed more than 3,000 superhuman feats.
89. Seth
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “appointed”. In the bible, this is the name of a son of Adam, and grandson of God. His birth prevented Adam from dying immediately after eating from the tree of knowledge in Paradise. The Anglicized form is Seth-ben-Adam.
90. Shadrach
Hebrew form of Greek Shadracos, meaning “image or semblance”. In the bible, this is the name of a king of Babylon who promoted idolatry and persecuted the Jews. His wife was Meshach (“reward”). The English version of his name is probably influenced by Akkadian šaduqa, meaning “servant”.
91. Caleb
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Kallistos, meaning “declarer”; or “one who declares”. In the bible, this is the name of a judge and a commander in the army of Judah.
In Judaism, Kallah is a feminine given name, usually translated as “young woman”. The ancestor of Shlomo HaMelech (King Solomon) was Caleb’s daughter.
92. Deborah
Biblical Hebrew name derived from the word “de’borah”, meaning “bee” or “bee (hive)”. The name was borne, in the book of Judges, by a prophetess who led the Israelites in battle against Jabin, king of Canaan. Her male descendant Tola was a judge who became a prophet and a peace-maker. Kabbalistic tradition states that there were three judges and forty-eight prophets before Noah.
93. Elior
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Elias, meaning “my God is God”. In the bible, this is the name of a prophet in Israel from the tribe of Simeon. He was also captain in Absalom’s army and a friend and companion of King David.
94. Eljakim
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Eleutherios, meaning “free”. In the bible, this is the name of an Israelite who succeeded his father as high priest during Solomon’s reign.
95. Elnatan
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Elnatos, meaning “not given”, or “gift”. In the bible, this is the name of an Israelite who lived in Jerusalem during the reign of Manasseh. His daughter was Ruth and his grandson was Boaz.
96. Leah
Biblical Hebrew name meaning “foreigner”, or “from afar”. A person mentioned in the Bible. She is the wife of Jacob, and the mother of six sons. She was born to his second wife, Rachel. Sometimes called Leah-ben-Ruth (or Ruth-Leah).
97. Levi
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Leuites, meaning “of or belonging to the tribe of Levi”. In the bible, this is the name of one of Moses’ twelve followers as well as the name of a tribe.
98. Mark
Latin form of Greek Markos, meaning “defence” or “of Mars”. In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a missionary companion of Paul. He was an author of one of the four gospels.
99. Maron
Biblical Hebrew form of Greek Maron, meaning “lord”, “husband”, or “master”. In the bible, this is the name of an Israelite and a resident of Jerusalem during the time of King Solomon. His sons were men who rose in rank after those who followed Jehoiada became priests. His daughter was Ruth-Leah or Zilpah.
100. Markos
Greek form of Latin Marcus, meaning “defender”. In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a missionary companion of Paul.