Eli

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Eli means "ascended" or "my God".
Scripts(How to write)
אלי
עֵלִי(Hebrew)
Ἠλί(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
EE-lie(English)
EH-lie (English), e-LEE (Hebrew)
Popularity
Eli is a highly popular name in the world that has been in use for many years. It is currently ranked #52 in the United States and has been consistently popular for the past few decades.

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Eli Name meanings & History

The name Eli means "ascended" or "my God". Means "ascension" in Hebrew. In the Books of Samuel in the Old Testament he is a high priest of the Israelites. He took the young Samuel into his service and gave him guidance when God spoke to him. Because of the misdeeds of his sons, Eli and his descendants were cursed to die before reaching old age.Eli has been used as an English Christian given name since the Protestant Reformation. A notable bearer was the American inventor of the cotton gin Eli Whitney (1765-1825). Eli is a versatile name that can be used as a first or middle name. It's often used in combination with other names to create a unique and meaningful name for a child.

Zodiac Sign of Eli: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Eli:

E: Expressive,Environment,Exaggerate,Entertain,Enlighten,Enliven

L: Lazy,Luscious,Liaison,Lovely,Lover,Legal,Languid

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

Eli is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Eli include director Eli Roth, football player Eli Manning, and actor Eli Wallach.

2.) Eli (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Jehovah is good

Other Forms: Ely


3.) Eli (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: The name Eli has multiple meanings, including "ascended," "uplifted," "elevated," or "my God." In the Bible, Eli was a high priest and judge in Israel, and he served as a mentor to the prophet Samuel.

Scripts: אֵלִי (Hebrew)
אֵלִי(Hebrew)


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Description: The name Eli has multiple meanings, including "ascended," "uplifted," "elevated," or "my God." In the Bible, Eli was a high priest and judge in Israel, and he served as a mentor to the prophet Samuel. Means "my God" in Hebrew. Eli is typically used as a first name for boys, but it can also be used as a surname or a middle name. It has a timeless quality that makes it suitable for both traditional and modern parents.

Famous People

Some well-known people with the name Eli include scientist Eli Whitney, football player Eli Manning, and actor Eli Wallach. The name has also been used for several fictional characters, such as Eli Goldsworthy from the TV show "Degrassi" and Eliot Spencer from the TV show "Leverage."

4.) Eli (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: High, ascended or my God

Pronunciation: E-lie (EH - lahy)
EH-lee(Spanish)


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Description: High, ascended or my God. Spanish, Norwegian and Danish short form of Elisabet or Elin. Eli is a unisex name, but it’s more popular for boys. It’s commonly used as a first name, middle name, and a nickname.

Famous People

Eli Manning (American football player), Eli Roth (American film director), Eli Wallach (American actor), Eli Whitney (American inventor).

5.) ELI (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew ‘eli (high, ascent). The name is borne in the Bible by a high priest of Israel at a time when the ark was at Shiloh. Var: Eili. (EE-LI)


6.) Eli (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) faithful man; high priest

Other Forms: El, Elie, Eloy, Ely


7.) ELI (Male)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew ‘eli (high, ascent). Eli was high priest of Israel at a time when the Ark was at Shiloh, and a teacher of Samuel. (1 SAM. 3) (EE-LI)


8.) ELI (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew ‘eh (high, ascent). See ELI (Biblical Names). (EE-LT)


9.) ELI (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Intelligent woman. Var: Elee. (EE-LEE, EH-LEE)


10.) Eli (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "ascended" or "my God"

Pronunciation: EH-LIE or EL-EE
EL-ee


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Description: "ascended" or "my God". Variant of Ele. Eli is a classic and timeless name that is suitable for boys of any age. It is also a unisex name, with some parents choosing it for their daughters. Eli can be used as a first or middle name and pairs well with many other names.

Famous People

Eli Manning (American football player), Eli Roth (film director), Eli Wallach (actor), Eli Whitney (inventor)

11.) Eli (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Eli has multiple meanings including "ascension," "uplifting," and "my God."

Pronunciation: EE-lie or EL-lye
EL-ee


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Description: The name Eli has multiple meanings including "ascension," "uplifting," and "my God.". Variant of Ele. Eli is a popular baby name for boys but can also be used as a nickname for the female name Elizabeth.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Eli include NFL Quarterback Eli Manning, Actor Eli Wallach, and Author Eli Wiesel.

12.) Eli (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) uplifted. See also Elli.

Other Forms: Ele, Elee, Elei, Eleigh, Eley, Elie, Ely


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