Elijah or Elija?
Two spellings, side by side.
Elijah and Elija are two spellings of the same sound. Elijah is listed with the meaning "Elijah comes from the Hebrew Eliyyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. Elijah is a major prophet in the Bible" and Elija with "My god is jehovah variant of hebrew elijah". Elijah is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Elijah | Elija |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Elijah comes from the Hebrew Eliyyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. Elijah is a major prophet in the Bible. | My god is jehovah variant of hebrew elijah |
| Origin | Hebrew | Spanish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | एलीया | — |
| Say it | E-li-jah | E-li-ja |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Elijah and Elija
Is Elijah or Elija more common?
Elijah is more often searched and saved on this site; Elija is also used.
Do Elijah and Elija mean the same?
Elijah: "Elijah comes from the Hebrew Eliyyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. Elijah is a major prophet in the Bible". Elija: "My god is jehovah variant of hebrew elijah".
How do you say Elijah?
In parts: E-li-jah. Elija is said the same way.
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