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Eli as a name has two different meanings, both originating in the Hebrew Bible.
Eli as a name has two different meanings, both originating in the Hebrew Bible.
A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.
Explore how the popularity of Eli has changed over the last two decades.
Eli is a name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Hebrew Bible. In the Bible, Eli was a High Priest of Israel who raised the prophet Samuel. The name can also be a shortened form of longer names like Elijah or Elias, which also have biblical roots and significant historical and religious connotations.
Eli Manning, Eli Wallach, Eli Roth, Eli Vance
Eli
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