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Eliphaz

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-ih-faz /ˈɛl.ɪ.fæz/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Eliphaz, variously 'my God is fine gold' and 'God of strength' — a biblical name (a son of Esau and a friend of Job); we note the biblical figureLow

In 30 seconds: My God is fine gold; God of strength: Eliphaz is Hebrew 'my God is fine gold'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'EL-ih-faz').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Eliphaz, variously 'my God is fine gold' and 'God of strength' — a biblical name (a son of Esau and a friend of Job); we note the biblical figure
U.S. rank (2024)#6535 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 19

History & Origin

Eliphaz comes from Hebrew Eliphaz, variously 'my God is fine gold' and 'God of strength' — borne in the Bible by a son of Esau and by one of the friends of Job (we note the biblical figure; routes layered). A crisp, devout name (said 'EL-ih-faz'; nickname Eli).

In the U.S. it appears in Hebraist families. Rare, my-God-is-fine-gold at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Eliphaz means variously 'my God is fine gold' and 'God of strength' in Hebrew — a biblical name (a son of Esau and one of Job's friends) — a crisp, devout name (we note the biblical figure; said 'EL-ih-faz').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Eliphaz — biblical figure noted

Variations

ElifazEliphas

Nicknames

Eli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliphaz mean?

Eliphaz is Hebrew, variously 'my God is fine gold' and 'God of strength'; we note the biblical figure.

How do you pronounce Eliphaz?

It's said EL-ih-faz /ˈɛl.ɪ.fæz/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eliphaz a boy or girl name?

Eliphaz is a boy's name.

How popular is Eliphaz?

Eliphaz is a very rare name in the U.S.

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