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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 /eli/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name (also used less generally as girls' name Eli) is pronounced EE-lye.It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Eli is  high . Biblical: Eli was a priest and judge who brought up the prophet Samuel. A holy name that was popular among Puritans in the 17th century.It is also used as a nickname for Elias, Elijah, Eliot and Elisha.li /eli/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name (also used less generally as girls' name Eli) is pronounced EE-lye.