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אלחי


Meaning of the name אלחי

Elchai is an ancient and moving Hebrew name, composed of two essential elements: "El" - the name of God, and "Chai" - living and existing. The name expresses deep faith in the existence of the Living God, the God of Israel, and appears in the Holy Scriptures and Jewish tradition as an epithet for the Creator of the world. The name carries profound spiritual meaning of faith, vitality, and divine presence in the world. In Jewish tradition, the expression "El Chai" appears in many prayers and liturgical poems, emphasizing the uniqueness of Israel's faith in one God, living and existing forever. The name Elchai carries tremendous emotional and spiritual weight. It expresses the inseparable connection between man and his Creator, faith in life and renewal, and confidence in the divine presence at every moment. In the biblical era, names containing the "El" component were very common, reflecting the centrality of faith in the life of the people. The name Elchai represents this ancient tradition while adding the dimension of "Chai" - life itself, dynamism and movement. This is a name particularly suited for families seeking a name with deep religious meaning, a name that connects the glorious past with the living present. In modern times, the name Elchai has returned to use among Israeli families seeking to give their children a unique name with spiritual significance. The name carries biblical and Talmudic heritage, while sounding gentle and contemporary. Bearers of the name Elchai enjoy a relatively rare name that arouses curiosity and interest, while conveying a strong message of faith and connection to tradition. The name is especially suitable for children whose families want to emphasize the connection to Jewish roots, faith in life, and hope for a good future. Elchai is a name that combines spiritual power, linguistic beauty, and distinctive uniqueness.

The name אלחי with vowels

אֵלְחַי

The name אלחי in English

Elchai | Elchay | Elhai

אלחי is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name אלחי considered international

No

Origin of the name אלחי from the Bible

Exodus 3:14 - And God said unto Moses: 'I AM THAT I AM'

Origin of the name אלחי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Elchai represents the direct connection between the human soul and the living divine light. The name symbolizes the eternal life force flowing from the Creator to creation, and faith in constant renewal. The combination of "El" and "Chai" expresses the unity between the spiritual and material, between heaven and earth.

Gematria value for the name אלחי

49

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1

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30

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8

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10

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Numerology value for the name אלחי

4

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1

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30

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8

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10

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49

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4

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9

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13

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1

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3

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4

Famous people named אלחי

Elchai Refuah - Social and community activist | Elchai Salomon - Israeli businessman | Elchai Ben David - Musician and composer

Names similar to אלחי

Total times the name אלחי was registered

437 times

Graph of the name אלחי

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022