What does Elah mean?
Elah means “Oak or turpentine tree”. It is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, listed under the Judaism faith in our collection.
Translated forms of the name: ایلہ.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Hebrew – see more Hebrew names.
- Gender: Unisex – browse unisex names.
- Faith: Judaism
- Popularity: ranked #5444 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Elah has 4 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 2 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: soft ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Elah with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
8Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): E=5 + L=12 + A=1 + H=8 = 26. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 2 + 6 = 8. Result: 8.
Favorite colour
BlackThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Elah has lucky number 8, so the colour is Black.
Star sign
LeoOnly the first letter counts (E). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Elah
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Elah. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Sibling names for Elah
Names that sit well next to Elah: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
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Twin name ideas for Elah
If Elah is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Elah (turpentine, tree).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Elah mean?
Elah means “Oak or turpentine tree” and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Elah?
In our collection Elah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin, associated with the Judaism faith.
Is Elah a boy or a girl name?
Elah is listed as a unisex name, so it can be used for both boys and girls.
What is the lucky number for Elah?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Elah is 8, with the star sign Leo. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Elah?
Elah has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Elah?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Elah include El, Ela, Elay, Elaie, Elo.
Which names have a similar meaning to Elah?
Names with a related meaning include Sycamore, Sidratulmuntaha, Tuba, Olivier, Sidra, Aisley.