Eli

Meanings

Proper Noun

  • A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin.
  • The priest who brought up Samuel.
  • Short form of Elijah
  • Short form of Elisha

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Origin

  • Hebrew עֵלִי; cognate to the Arabic-derived Ali.
  • From the name of Elihu Yale.
  • Short versions of male given names.

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