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For a meaning of the Hebrew name Eli, NOBSE Study Bible Name List takes the ×¢× -part to come from ×¢×× ('ala), meaning to ascend. The ×, NOBSE seems to explain as an adjective-maker but also as a remnant of ××. Hence NOBSE reads  High that is God Is High .
Eli is also a contraction of the name Elisha (English and Hebrew). Eli is also a variant of the name Ellis (English and Welsh) in the Yiddish language. Elay, Elier, Eliy, Ellie, Elliot, Eloi, Eloy (English), and Elye are variants of Eli. Eli is very popular as a baby name for boys, and it is also viewed as trendy.