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Elihu

eh-LIE-hoo3 syllables
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Hebrew name meaning 'My God is He'. (Hebrew)

What does Elihu mean?

Hebrew: Hebrew name meaning 'My God is He'.. The name 'Elihu' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'My God is He', often associated with wisdom and faith.

Is Elihu a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Elihu in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Elihu in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Elihu suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Elihu's Nap Time

As Elihu settles down for a nap, the other dogs whisper, "Do you think he dreams of epic adventures, or does he just take a break to let ‘My God is He’ catch up on his snoozes?"

Like Elihu? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.