Name meaning
Eli
means “ascended, uplifted”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, Jewish, American, Scandinavian
- Spellings
- Eli · Ely
- Say it
- EE-ly
- Letters
- 3
Researched meaning
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Eli is the high priest of Shiloh in the Bible who raised the prophet Samuel. His name comes from the Hebrew ʿeli, ascended or high. It is also a short form of Elijah and Elias.
Roots
From Hebrew ʿĒlī (ascended, high).
Where it is used
Elijah and Elias are related as short forms.
Eli name FAQ
What does the name Eli mean?
Eli means “ascended, uplifted”. From Hebrew ʿĒlī (ascended, high).
Where does the name Eli come from?
Eli is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in English, Jewish, American, Scandinavian families.
How do you pronounce Eli?
Eli is usually pronounced EE-ly.
Is Eli a boy's or a girl's name?
Eli is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Eli?
Related spellings and forms include Ely.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.