Elihu
ee-LYE-hyoo
Popularity
#5491
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
1,222
Peak Year
#26 in 1928
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Elihu is a Hebrew name meaning 'He is my God'. It is a biblical name, borne by a friend of Job.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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