Elijah

Meaning & origin

Elijah is a male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from a phrase meaning "Yahweh is my God," Yahweh being the name for the God of Israel in the Hebrew scriptures. Elijah is recognized as a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, the Quran, and the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the Bible, he was a 9th-century BC prophet active in the northern kingdom of Israel, known for performing miracles and for challenging the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Because of this enduring religious significance, the name is widely used within Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities.

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Famous people with the first name Elijah

• Elijah Muhammad American Black civil rights activist and 44-year leader of the Nation of Islam
• Elijah Moore American football player from the United States
• Elijah Blue Allman Singer
• Elijah Wood Actor
• Elijah Hewson Musician
• Elijah Adebayo Person

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