Find out how popular the first name Elijana has been for the last 1 years (from 2023 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Elijana by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Elijana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Elijana.

The history of the first name Elijana

The name Elijana has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, originating around the 6th century BCE. It is a combination of the Hebrew words "El," meaning "God," and "Janan," meaning "he has favored." The name can be interpreted as "God has favored" or "God's grace."

Elijana is a variant spelling of the more common name Eliana, which has its roots in the Old Testament. While the name Elijana itself is not found in the Bible, it shares a similar origin and meaning with the name Elijah, a prominent biblical figure known as a prophet in the Hebrew scriptures.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elijana can be found in ancient Hebrew texts and historical records from the Middle Ages. One notable individual was Elijana ben Abraham, a 13th-century Hebrew scholar and poet from Spain.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elijana. One such person was Elijana Levi (1469-1549), an Italian rabbi and scholar who lived during the Renaissance period. Another was Elijana Delmedigo (1454-1493), a Jewish philosopher and physician from Crete.

In the 17th century, there was Elijana Capsali (1610-1670), a Jewish historian and chronicler from Crete. And in the 18th century, Elijana Isaac Navon (1719-1789) was a prominent rabbi and scholar from Morocco.

More recently, in the 20th century, there was Elijana Mordechai (1903-1983), an Israeli artist and sculptor known for his work in the Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts.

While the name Elijana may not be as common as some other Hebrew names, it has a rich history and meaning rooted in the ancient Hebrew language and culture, with various notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries.

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