What do you think of this name?

[Zamummy]

Elijah

What comes to mind when you hear this name?

That's a bit of a problem. I am not religious at all

Nice name that goes across different faiths and those of no faith.
Well known enough without ever being overly popular.
Not particularly of any era or decade.

Lol. It's a Christian name then. I am Muslim and is it appropriate to use it for my son then...

It's ok. I am a fan of biblical names. Prefer Elias though.

I don't know, is he a prophet according to Islam as well? A lot of them are. But sometimes the names are slightly different, like I think Jesus is Isa? In the Koran. Or something like that.

Elijah is in the Quran too

I think of Frodo Baggins, but that's not a bad thing!

I love it.

But I am a big fan of biblical names :)

Love it xx

@Pemba Elijah is Elias in the Koran. But, I want my child to have a western sounding name. I like both

Good analysis 🧐

It’s nice. Very biblical so I’d assume you were religious.

Prophet Elijah is Prophet Ilyas in Islamic tradition/Arabic language.

Sort of like Mary - Maryam
Jesus - Isa
Etc.

You can name your child what ever you want. Elijah is a very nice name.

It is a great name but I think in many Western contexts it would read as specifically biblical. How about Idris? Some scholars think his name is a variation on Ilyas / Elias / Elijah.

Bible…nice sound but too much religious connection for me

I have loved this name for as long as I can remember and now I have one! He’s completely gorgeous, funny and kind and he loves his name. He often goes by Eli too. We aren’t religious - this did slightly concern me but I think it’s mainstream enough, I also don’t mind if people assume I am.

Am not a fan .

How do people pronounce it? I’ve always said “Elijuh” but a friend with a grandson with the name says “Elizuh” as in how Zsa zsa Gabor’s z would have been pronounced

I would think it was an ok name especially abbreviated to Eli. I would also assume a highly religious family.

I only taught one Elijah. He was a loveable rogue

Biblical. A bit too evangelical

It’s a nice name, but I’d also assume from a religious background

Lovely name.

Yes like it

Something similar to it that doesn't sound religious