Pronunciation | /ɪˈlaɪdʒə/ il-EYE-jə |
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Gender | Male |
Language(s) | Hebrew, English |
Origin | |
Word/name | Hebrew |
Meaning | the Lord is my God |
Other names | |
Variant form(s) | Elias |
Nickname(s) | Eli |
Related names | Elihu, Elliott |
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Notable people with the given name include:
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