Origin: The name Elijah comes from the Hebrew words El (God) and Yah (Jehovah). It is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the First and Second Books of Kings.

Timeless classics, modern favorites, and totally unique monikers that no one else in your kid’s class will share—you can find it all in the Hebrew Bible. Take a trip back in time to the Old ...

Elias is a variant of the biblical name Elijah which means “The Lord is my God.” It can also mean “The strong Lord” or “Jehovah is God.” Elijah is a prophet in the Hebrew Bible who was ...

Fact checked by Karen Cilli The name Elijah goes back to the Bible's Old Testament and derives from a Hebrew phrase meaning “Jehovah is my God.” The original, biblical Elijah was a prophet ...

Take a trip back in time to the Old Testament with our roundup of Hebrew boy names and you’re sure to find one that’s just right for the bun in your oven. 20 Millennial Baby Names That Are Due ...