A Hebrew prophet and biblical figure, or a male given name meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
From Hebrew 'Eliyahu' meaning 'my God is Yahweh', composed of 'eli' (my God) and 'yahu' (Yahweh). The name passed through Greek 'Elias' and Latin before entering English, creating multiple variant forms.
Elijah holds a unique position in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions as a prophet who was taken up to heaven alive, making him a figure of hope and divine intervention. His expected return is still anticipated in Jewish tradition, where a cup of wine is set aside for him at Passover seders.
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