Eli (name)
The given name Eli has several origins. All masculine names are derived from Hebrew:
- with spelling עֵלִי, a reference to Eli, the high priest in the Books of Samuel. Traditional English-speaking Christian uses of the name are generally based on this Eli. The usual pronunciation is /ˈiːlaɪ/.
- with spelling אלי, an abbreviation of Elijah, Elisha, Eliezer, Elhanan or Elimelech.
- with spelling אלי, an independent Hebrew name meaning "My God."
Eli can also be a feminine name, a Nordic short form of Helena.
People with this name include: