Élie

Hebrew

"Yahweh is God"

Élie Origin and Meaning

The name Élie is a boy's name of French origin.

Élie is the French form of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'Yahweh is my God.' This elegant masculine name carries biblical significance, as Elijah was a revered prophet in the Old Testament known for his unwavering faith and miraculous deeds. The French spelling with the acute accent gives the name a refined, sophisticated quality. Popular in France, Quebec, and other Francophone regions, Élie combines religious heritage with cultural elegance. The name has maintained consistent usage throughout history without becoming overly common. In recent years, it has gained appreciation for its brief yet melodious sound and spiritual depth. Élie bridges traditional religious naming and contemporary simplicity, appealing to parents seeking a name with both historical roots and modern appeal.

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Famous People Named Élie

• Élie Ducommun Swiss peace activist and Nobel Prize winner
• Élie Metchnikoff (born Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov) Russian biologist and Nobel Prize winner
• Élie Joseph Cartan French mathematician
• Élie Doté Prime Minister of the Central African Republic
• (Antoine Louis Léocardie) Élie Lescot 31st President of Haiti
• Élie Decazes 1st duc Decazes, 4th Prime Minister of France