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elijah

/ɛˈlaɪdʒə/

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What does elijah mean?

proper noun

  1. An Israelite prophet in the Abrahamic religions.
  2. A male given name from Hebrew.
  3. A female given name from Hebrew, of chiefly Philippine usage.
More meanings (1)

proper noun

  1. A surname transferred from the given name

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IPA pronunciation

/ɛˈlaɪdʒə/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Other dictionary pronunciations

/iˈlaɪdʒə/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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“Yes, we are,” said I, “but what business is that of yours? Do you know, Mr. Elijah, that I consider you a little impertinent?”
Herman MelvilleMoby Dick; Or, The WhaleProject Gutenberg ebook #2701
Then there were excursions to distant villages of traditionary interest, including Jobar, where Elijah is reputed to have hidden, and to have anointed Hazael.
Thomas WrightThe Life of Sir Richard BurtonProject Gutenberg ebook #4315
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And there was wont for to dwell Elijah the prophet; and there raised he Jonas, the widow’s son, from death to life.
John, Sir MandevilleThe Travels of Sir John MandevilleProject Gutenberg ebook #782
In "St. Peter," as in "Elijah," the second part, while forming the true musical climax of the oratorio, admits of a briefer description than the first part.
John FiskeThe Unseen World, and Other EssaysProject Gutenberg ebook #1486