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Elija

📊 Statistics: 🇩🇪 Germany · native version ↗
Boy 🏆 #1488 all-time ♾️ timeless 👥 Generation Alpha
📊 117 babies named Elija in Germany (city panel) since 2010, peaking in the 2020s. Recorded from 2010 to 2025.
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📖 The story of the name Elija

Elija is the German variant of the biblical name Elijah, which goes back to the Hebrew "Eliyahu" and means "Yahweh is my God." These do not only sound powerful, but also carry a deep spiritual and historical charge. In recent years, the name has experienced a remarkable renaissance and is increasingly found in birth registers, as it appears modern without renouncing its classical root. It radiates a quiet strength that fits well with a time in which people are seeking stability.

✨ What is a Elija like?

Elijas are usually observers with a fine sense for the mood in the room. On first glance, they often appear reserved or thoughtful, but inside they have a lively imagination and a dry, often surprising humor. Once you have gotten to know them, you quickly notice that they place loyalty above all else and prefer to pull the strings in the background rather than stand in the spotlight. Their wink is subtle, but when it comes, you know they have a witty remark ready.

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❤️ Elija in love

In love, Elija seeks less loud spectacle than a deep, intellectual connection. They are the kind of partner who appreciates long conversations by candlelight and treats emotions with a certain dignity. Once in love, they are loyal companions who, however, need space for individual development, as they also want to preserve their inner peace in the relationship. For them, romance is shown less in grand gestures than in constant attention and mutual understanding.

❓ Frequently asked questions about Elija

Why is the name Elija being given more frequently today?

Because it is short, internationally understandable and at the same time historically rooted.

Does Elija have a fixed, generally recognized name day?

No, the exact name day is not uniformly established or known.

Does the name fit well with modern surnames?

Yes, it sounds harmonious and does not overshadow the surname, but complements it.

🎭 Elija's profile

⚡ Energy 6/10
😄 Humor 6/10
🦅 Independence 6/10
💧 Sensitivity 8/10
🎯 Ambition 4/10
⚓ Stability 6/10
🎨 Whimsy 6/10
🕊️ Diplomacy 8/10
🤝 Loyalty 8/10
🔆 Need for attention 5/10

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