English Explanatory Dictionary

Eli

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin.
  2. The priest who brought up Samuel.
noun
  1. A student at Yale University.
name
  1. Clipping of Elijah.
  2. Clipping of Elisha.
noun
  1. Abbreviation of equity-linked instrument.

Pronunciation

/ˈilaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Eli.wav

Word forms

Eli Elis

Etymology

From Hebrew עֵלִי (“ascent”); cognate to the Arabic-derived Ali.

Synonyms

Yalie
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