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Eliezer

ˌɛl.i.ˈɛz.əɹ
ˌɛl.i.ˈi.zəɹ
ˌɛl.i.ˈɛz.ə
ˌɛl.i.ˈiː.zə
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

help
theophoric names

Writing Systems

אֱלִיעֶזֶרHebrew
ἘλιέζερAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
72/100
classic140%
mature140%
formal100%
upper class100%
strong120%
refined80%
strange120%
complex120%
serious100%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Eliezer originates from the Hebrew name אֱלִיעֶזֶר (ʾEliʿezer), which means 'my God is help'. It is derived from the Hebrew words אֵל (ʾel), meaning 'God', and עֵזֶר (ʿezer), meaning 'help'. This name is significant in biblical contexts, appearing in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, it is the name of several characters, including a servant of Abraham and one of the sons of Moses, as mentioned in Exodus 18:4. In the New Testament, it appears in the genealogy of Jesu...

Etymology

Original Form:

אֱלִיעֶזֶר (ʾEliʿezer)

Evolution:

The name has retained its original form and meaning throughout history, with minor variations in pronunciation and spelling across different languages and cultures.

Source:

Hebrew Bible, New Testament

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