Name:
Elliott
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Elliott is a variant of Elias, ultimately derived from Elijah. Elijah originates in Hebrew language and means "Yahweh is my God". According to the Books of Kings, Elijah was a prophet in Israel in 9th century BC. As a masculine given name it has been used over centuries, but recently its popularity in the United States has risen considerably.
Pronunciation:
EL-ee-ət
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
Elijah
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Famous Elliott:
Elliott Baker : author
Elliott Gould : actor
Elliott Harris : football player
Elliott Murphy : musician
Elliott Smith : guitarist