About the name Eli

About the baby name Eli, at Click Baby Names.com

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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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baby Name length

3 letters (very short name length)

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