Eliakim

ee-LI-ah-kim
Hebrew
"God will raise up"

Eliakim Origin and Meaning

The name Eliakim is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God will raise up".

Little-used name borne by several biblical figures including a king. It would make an unexpected way to get the nickname Eli - or Kim.

Famous People Named Eliakim

  • Eliakim
    Biblical son of Hilkiah, finance minister for King Hezekiah
  • Eliakim
    another name for King Jehoiakim of Judah (2 Kin. 23:34)
  • Eliakim
    son of Abiud, father of Azor (Matthew 1:13)
  • Eliakim Carmoly
    French Jewish scholar
  • Eliakim P. Scammon
    American Civil War general
  • Eliakim H. Moore
    U.S. Congressman from Ohio
  • Eliakim Persons Walton
    journalist and U.S. Congressman from Vermont
  • Eliakim Sherrill
    U.S. Congressman from New York and Civil War commander
  • Eliakim Littell
    American periodical editor
  • Eliakim ben Meshullam
    11th century German rabbi
  • Eliakim "Kim" Uasi
    Tongan rugby league player