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Khalifa is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'successor' or 'steward.' It holds significant historical and religious importance in Islamic traditions as 'caliph' (khalifah) refers to the…
Hebrew
"gift of Jehovah"
Biblical names are expanding (literally) as some parents move from Isaiah and Elijah to more elaborate choices with simple short forms, like Jedidiah and Zebediah. Zebediah, or Zebadiah, is the New…
Elija is a variant of the more common name Elijah, which has Hebrew origins and means "Yahweh is my God." This masculine name carries strong biblical connections, as Elijah was a powerful prophet in…
Bulgarian, variation of Elijah
"Yahweh is God"
This variation of the Biblical Elijah is seen in Bulgaria.
West African, Igbo
"great deeds"
An energetic Igbo name belonging to several sports stars, notably American basketball player Emeka Okafor. It can also be short for Chukwuemeka.
Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, variation of Elijah
This variation of the Hebrew Elijah is used in various Balkan countries.
Irish mythological name
"art; knowledge"
Elatha is the god of the Moon in Irish mythology. The contemporary Irish spelling would be Ealadha.
Welsh or Hebrew
"steel, or generation of god"
As a Welsh name, Elidor is a modern form of Elidur, an ancient British king name. It was used by British author Alan Garner for the eponymous hero of his children's fantasy novel Elidor (1965). As a…
Welsh
"steel"
Ancient British king's name with a cool sound.
Latin
"to choose"
Eligius comes from the same root as the word eligible. St. Eligius was a 7th century bishop in France and is the patron of goldsmiths and metalworkers.
Elijio is a rare masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Elijah, which comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh" or "Jehovah is God." This particular spelling shows…
Elijuo is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly representing a creative variation of Elijah or a name from a specific cultural tradition. The distinctive 'juo' ending gives it a rhythmic,…
Maori
"help"
Maori form of Ezra
Hazaia is an unusual masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may represent a creative variation of Hezekiah, a biblical name meaning 'God strengthens,' or could relate to the Hebrew word…
Diminutive of Elijah, Hebrew
If default nickname Eli is too common for your tastes, you may consider resuscitating the antique nickname Lige for your little Elijah. Lige Conley, born Elijah Crommie, was an American silent film…
Once upon a time, Lye was used as a nickname for Elijah. These days it feels too deceitful — try Eli as a nickname, or if you prefer something truly vintage, Lige.
