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Eligah

ee-LY-gah

Eligah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Eligah is a variant of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1918.

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OriginHebrew

What Eligah Means

Eligah is a variant of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.

The Story of Eligah

This name echoes with ancient devotion, a powerful spiritual resonance that feels written for your son.

Eligah is a resonant variant of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' This name carries the weight of prophetic tradition, tracing back to the powerful prophet in the Old Testament known for his unwavering faith and miraculous deeds. The name has traveled through centuries and cultures, often chosen for its profound spiritual significance and strong, declarative meaning.

To say 'Eligah' is to invoke a sense of profound spiritual connection and unwavering conviction. When you whisper this name in the quiet of your nursery, it resonates with a deep sense of purpose. It’s a name for a child you sense possesses an inner strength and a quiet, guiding faith, a name that feels like a blessing spoken into existence.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#52 in 1918

Total Births

1,740

First Recorded

1880

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