Eli
Eli is a name that can be found in the Hebrew bible. There are two interpretations of the meaning of Eli. The meaning of Eli can be ‘ascent’, ‘uplift’, ‘high’ from the word ‘aly’. The name can also be considered as a shorter version of names such as Elijah, Eliezer and Elisha. Thus, the name can also mean ‘my Lord’. This comes from ‘el’ referring to the Syro-Palestinian name for the God of Israelites and ‘-i’, signifying to ‘me’, ‘mine’. The 'Book of Samuel' brings to us Eli, who was the high priest of Shiloh and the last judge of Israel before Samuel. Hannah meets Eli at Shiloh to pray for a child. Priest Eli accuses her of being drunk but when Hannah proves her innocence, Eli blesses her to bear children. Hannah’s son, Prophet Samuel, was raised by Priest Eli. Eli has also been used as a nickname for modern names such as Elizabeth and Elina.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
ascended, uplifted, high
Origin
Hebrew
Numerology
E is for electric, a sparkling trait!
L is for love, your love of life!
I is for ignite, the fire in you!
Lucky
Eli lucky number is 8.
8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.
Famous People Named Eli
- Elisha Nelson "Eli" Manning American NFL football player; brother of football players Peyton and Cooper Manning
- Eli Raphael Roth American actor and director
- Eli Whitney American inventor
- Eli Herschel Wallach American actor
- Eli Long American Civil War general
Eli in Pop Culture
- Eli Goldsworthy character on TV's "Degrassi: The Next Generation"
- Eli Sammler character on TV's "Once and Again"
- Eli Lloyd nurse on TV's "Grey's Anatomy"
- Eli Cottonmouth character in movie "Dog Days of Summer"
- Eli character on TV's "Xena: Warrior Princess"
