About the name Eli

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If you like the name Eli, find out the meaning, origin, nicknames, variations and other information to help you decide if you want to use this first name for your baby.

Name meaning, variations & etymology

Ascended or my God
In Greek, means defender of man
The biblical high priest Eli judged Israel for 40 years and instructed the young Samuel

origin/Nationality

Hebrew

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Boy names, Hebrew baby boy names, Names that start with E

baby Name length

3 letters (very short name length)

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