Elijah

Traditionally associated with the biblical prophet Elijah.

Elijah is a masculine given name with Hebrew roots and long-standing use in Jewish and Christian biblical contexts. It’s best known as the name of the prophet Elijah, which is a major reason the name remains widely recognized today. Etymology is usually discussed by tracing the name back to Hebrew forms often transliterated as Eliyahu or Eliyah. Many sources describe it as a theophoric (God-referencing) name, though the exact wording of the meaning can vary depending on how a reference translates and explains the Hebrew elements. Pronunciation in English is commonly ih-LY-juh, with stress on the middle syllable. A practical tip is that the short nickname Eli is very common in everyday use and can make the name feel more casual when desired.

Etymology: From Hebrew forms often transliterated as Eliyahu/Eliyah; commonly understood in biblical tradition as a theophoric name, with phrasing of the meaning varying by source.