Elijah

Elijah as a name

Elijah is a male given name that has Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, the name is written as אֱלִיָּהוּ (Eliyahu) and means “My God is Yahweh” or “Yahweh is my God.”

Elijah is a name with a long history and is prominently featured in the Hebrew Bible, where he is described as a prophet who lived in the 9th century BC. In the New Testament, Elijah is also mentioned as one of the great prophets of Israel.

In modern times, Elijah remains a popular name for boys in many cultures and countries. It has been consistently ranked among the top 100 names for boys in the United States, Canada, and England in recent years. The name has also been used for various fictional characters in literature, film, and television, including in the TV series “The Vampire Diaries” and the novel “The Book of Eli.”