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Elijah
My God is Yahweh
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
en
Origin and meaning of Elijah
Elijah is the English form of the Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'my God is Yahweh,' the name of the great biblical prophet who challenged the priests of Baal and rose to heaven in a chariot of fire. Hugely popular in the English-speaking world, where it has ranked among the top choices in the United States for years, it blends biblical gravity with a modern, melodious sound loved by families of every background.
Variants around the world
How Elijah is said in other languages.
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Famous people
- Elijah Wood— actor
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