Eliam

Eliam (אֱלִיעָם) is a biblical boy's name of Hebrew origin. The meaning of the name is 'God is a relative', 'one who belongs to God's people', as well as 'the people of my God'.

What does the name Eliam mean?

Eliam (אֱלִיעָם) comes from Hebrew and is a boy's name with a biblical background. The name can be translated as 'God is a relative', 'one who belongs to God's people', or 'the people of my God'. Its origin can be traced back to the two ancient Hebrew components ʾel (אֵל) meaning 'God' and ʿam (עַם) meaning 'people', 'nation', 'folk', and 'relatives'. Notable people with this name include the father of Bathsheba (2Sam 11:3) and a mercenary of David (2Sam 23:34), who was one of David's 30 heroes.

Where does the name Eliam come from?

The name Eliam is a masculine first name with ancient Hebrew origins and means 'God is a relative'.

How do you pronounce Eliam?

The pronunciation of Eliam is three syllables with an emphasis on the vowels. The name is typically pronounced as 'E-li-am' [ˈeːli̯am], starting with a long E sound that conveys openness. The middle syllable has a bright I sound, and the final m provides a gentle closure. Eliam feels modern and harmonious - a name that impresses with clear lines and gentle strength.

Popularity

Eliam enjoys great popularity in Germany, currently ranking 810th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2021 at rank 771. In the last ten years, Eliam has been chosen as a first name about 380 times, placing it 1,052nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,239th. Worldwide, the popularity of Eliam varies.

Nicknames & pet names

Liam

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