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Eliaz
Pronounced el-ee-AHZ /ΛΙl.iΛΙz/Medium
Meaning: A modern name with the Hebrew Eli- ('my God') element β linked to 'my God is strength', or a form of Elias ('the Lord is my God'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Eliaz is a modern name carrying the Hebrew Eli- element, 'my God' (the root of Elijah, Eliezer, and Elias) β variously glossed 'my God is strength' (linked to az, 'strong'), or read as a form of Elias, 'the Lord is my God' (routes layered, which we note). A devout, crisp name across Hebrew and Latino communities (said 'el-ee-AHZ').
It registers thinly in records. Rare, my-God-is-strength at the (likely) root, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Eliaz mean?
Eliaz carries the Hebrew Eli- element, 'my God', glossed 'my God is strength' or read as Elias; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Eliaz?
It's said el-ee-AHZ /ΛΙl.iΛΙz/ β three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Eliaz a boy or girl name?
Eliaz is a boy's name.
How popular is Eliaz?
Eliaz is a rare name in the U.S.