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Hebrew Names for Boys: E
Names beginning with E

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Find Hebrew names for boys that begin with the letter E. The meanings of the names are included. See images of the names written in Hebrew letters.

1. Edan

Edan written in Hebrew
Edan (also spelled Idan) means "era, historic period."

2. Efraim

Ephraim written in Hebrew
Efraim was Jacob's grandson.

3. Eitan

Eitan written in Hebrew
Eitan means "strong."

4. Elad

Elad written in Hebrew
Elad, from Ephraim's tribe means "God is eternal."

5. Elan

Elan written in Hebrew
Elan (also spelled Ilan) means "tree."

6. Elazar

Elazar written in Hebrew
Elazar was Aaron's son and a High Priest in the Bible. Elazar means "God helped."

7. Eli, Ely

Eli, Ely written in Hebrew
Eli (also spelled Ely) was a High Priest and the last of the Judges in the Bible.

8. Eliezer

Eliezer written in Hebrew
There were three Eliezers in the Bible: Abraham's servant, Moses' son, a prophet. Eliezer means "my God helps."

9. Eliahu (Elijah)

Eliahu (Elijah) written in Hebrew
Eliahu (Elijah) was a prophet.

10. Elisha

Elisha written in Hebrew
Elisha was a prophet and Elijah's student.
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