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Gender:

Boy

Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

Ascend; my God

Pronunciation:

(EH lee); (EE lie)   [Guide]

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Miscellaneous Info for Eli

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Biblical Names, Jewish Names

Used in:

English and Hebrew speaking countries

Additional info:

Depending on the Hebrew writing, the name might mean "my God" (short form of Eliyahu), "pistil", "pestle", "ascend".

The name of the priest who raised Samuel (1. Sam. 4).

Famous bearers include spy Eli Cohen, cotton gin inventor Eli Whitney and film director Eli Roth.

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