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Elinam

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How to Pronounce Elinam

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.
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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
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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

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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.

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