Eliakim
Meaning of Eliakim
Eliakim is a male name with English pronunciation as EL-ee-uh-kim (/ˌɛl.iˈeɪ.kɪm/). It has its origins in Hebrew, where it means "God will establish" or "God raises up." The name Eliakim has a strong biblical association as it appears in the Old Testament. Eliakim was a prominent figure in the Bible who served as the steward of King Hezekiah and later became king himself. Despite being relatively rare, Eliakim has steadily gained popularity in recent years in the United States. It ranks within the top 10,000 baby names and has been given to an average of 12 to 18 newborn boys each year since 2010. Variations such as Eliakum can also be found, but they are less commonly used.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EL-ee-uh-kim (/ˌɛl.iˈeɪ.kɪm/)
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Notable People Named Eliakim
| Eliakim Carmoly, a French scholar, was born in Soultz-Haut-Rhin and became proficient in Hebrew, Talmud, French, and German. |
| Eliakim P. Walton - Eliakim "E. P. Walton" Persons Walton was an American journalist, editor, and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont. |
| Eliakim Araújo Pereira Filho, also known as Eliakim Araújo, was a prominent Brazilian journalist. |
| Eliakim Doolittle was an American composer and schoolteacher, known for his hymn tune "Exhortation". |
| Eliakim Littell was a prominent American editor and publisher known for founding the enduring periodical Littell's Living Age. |
| Eliakim Hastings Moore was a one-term U.S. Representative from Ohio in the late 19th century. |
