Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Elinam

Elinam

♀ Girl

Pronounced eh-LEE-nahm /ɛˈliː.nɑːm/Medium

Meaning: From the Ewe language of Ghana and Togo, Elinam is understood as 'God is good to me' or 'God heard me' — a name of gratitude and faith. Noted here with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A grateful name: Elinam is Ewe for 'God is good to me' (said 'eh-LEE-nahm'). Warm and faithful.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumEwe
MeaningFrom the Ewe language of Ghana and Togo, Elinam is understood as 'God is good to me' or 'God heard me' — a name of gratitude and faith. Noted here with respect.
U.S. rank (2012)#12561
2012 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 8

History & Origin

Elinam is an Ewe name from Ghana and Togo, understood as 'God is good to me; God heard me.' It reads as a warm name of gratitude and faith, used here for a girl and noted with respect (said 'eh-LEE-nahm').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Ghanaian families. Rare, grateful, and faithful.

Did you know? Elinam comes from the Ewe of Ghana and Togo, 'God is good to me; God heard me' — a name of thanks and faith, noted with respect (said 'eh-LEE-nahm').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Elinam — Ewe (Ghana) 'God is good to me'; noted respectfully

Variations

ElinramElikemEnam

Nicknames

EliNami

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Elinam…

Enam— a like Ewe 'gift of God' name
Elikem— a like Ewe faith name
Amara— a like grateful African name
Amavi— shares Elinam's Ewe roots
Kekeli— lands in the same popularity range

Explore names like Elinam

By themefaithghanaianewegratitude

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Elinam mean?

Elinam is Ewe (Ghana) for 'God is good to me; God heard me.'

How do you pronounce Elinam?

It's said eh-LEE-nahm /ɛˈliː.nɑːm/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elinam a boy or girl name?

Elinam is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Elinam?

Elinam is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia