Hebrew

Eliam

Pronounced eh-lee-AHMShare

Meaning: God is a kinsman

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • Rising
  • 3 syllables

The story

A biblical Hebrew name joining God with a word for people or kin. Eliam appears among David’s warriors; it is an established name rather than a blend of Eli and Liam.

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Climbing in the latest US data

Style

Origins

Eliam comes from Hebrew.

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