Eljakim

Eljakim is a masculine first name that represents a form of the biblical Hebrew name Eliakim in the Dutch language. The literal translation is 'God will raise up', 'God arises', or 'God elevates'.

What does the name Eljakim mean?

The first name Eljakim has Dutch origins and is derived from the biblical Hebrew Eliakim. Its meanings include 'God will raise up', 'God arises', and 'God elevates'. The name consists of the ancient Hebrew elements 'el (אֵל)', meaning 'God', and qum or kwn (קוּם), meaning 'to establish, confirm, strengthen, elevate'. It appears three times in the Old Testament, including as palace prefect under Hezekiah (2Kings 18:18 et al.) and as king of Judah, later also under the name Jehoiakim (2Kings 23:34; 2Chronicles 36:34). Additionally, the name is borne by two ancestors of Jesus in the New Testament.

Where does the name Eljakim come from?

The name Eljakim has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'God will raise up'. The components consist of 'el (אֵל)' for 'God' and qum or kwn (קוּם) for 'to establish, confirm, strengthen, elevate'. It is found in various languages such as Biblical, Dutch, and Netherlandic.

How do you pronounce Eljakim?

El-ja-kim

Popularity

In Germany, Eljakim is considered a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 3,829th place. In the last ten years, Eljakim has been given as a first name about 10 times, placing it 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,683rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Eli / Kimi / Kimi eli