Elijah

American  

[ih-lahy-juh] / ɪˈlaɪ dʒə /

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century b.c.

2. a male given name.

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Elijah British  

/ ɪˈlaɪdʒə /

noun

1. Old Testament a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century _bc , who was persecuted for denouncing Ahab and Jezebel. (I Kings 17–21: 21; II Kings 1–2:18)

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Elijah Cultural  

1. A prophet of the Old Testament, who opposed the worship of idols and incurred the wrath of Jezebel, the queen of Israel, who tried to kill him. He was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire.

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Etymology

Origin of Elijah

From Late Latin Helias. from Greek Ēlioú, from Hebrew ēliyyāh, ēliyyāhū ”my God is Yahweh”

Example Sentences

Recent campus speakers have included Elijah Schaffer, a conservative internet personality; Kai Schwemmer, the political director of the College Republicans; and Fishback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Elijah Smith scored 18 points for the Spartans.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Left tackle Elijah Paige didn’t practice on Day 1 of spring ball, either.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

As well as Dinnigan, other members of the Travelling Conmen are now in custody, including Elijah Gavin who was jailed in November.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

“Yeah, you’re just gonna choose ‘The Final Countdown,’” said Elijah, and then he walked out the door.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio