Eliezer
Eliezer is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My God is help”.
| Meaning | My God is help |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | אֱלִיעֶזֶר |
| Pronunciation | el-ee-EH-zer |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel, United States, Brazil |
Meaning and origin of Eliezer
Eliezer joins Eli, 'my God', and ʿezer, 'help'. In Genesis 15:2 Eliezer of Damascus is Abraham's steward, and Moses names his second son Eliezer, 'for the God of my father was my help' (Exodus 18:4). Later bearers include Rabbi Eliezer ben Hyrcanus of the Mishnah and Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, who led the revival of spoken Hebrew. Elie Wiesel's given name was Eliezer.
Is Eliezer a Jewish name?
Eliezer is a traditional Jewish name rooted in the Torah, honoured by many rabbis and still given in Orthodox and Israeli families.
How popular is Eliezer?
Used among Jewish families, especially Orthodox; also found in Latin America.
Gifts with the name Eliezer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliezer mean?
Eliezer means 'My God is help'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Eliezer a Jewish name?
Eliezer is a traditional Jewish name rooted in the Torah, honoured by many rabbis and still given in Orthodox and Israeli families.
How do you pronounce Eliezer?
Eliezer is pronounced el-ee-EH-zer.
Is Eliezer a boy or girl name?
Eliezer is usually a boy name.