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

Have breakout star in shape of Elijah Just.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Elijah Just gives New Zealand an early lead over Iran in their Group G encounter at the Los Angeles Stadium.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Then-Chairman Elijah Cummings said that reflected “our true jurisdiction, which covers both government and the private sector.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Elijah Armstrong, 21, Nino Chindavanh, 21, and Jayden Rucker, 25, each face up to life in prison if convicted.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“How was band practice? Is Elijah being any nicer these days?” she asked.

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