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Elí

Meaning

A priest. Means "my God," "high," "exalted," "offering".

Traits and personality

In Pythagorean numerology, E, N and W are initials of the number 5: it's read as curious and freedom-loving, quick to adapt to whatever's new. These are traditional readings, not a rule: everyone ends up becoming who they choose to be, whatever name they carry.

Initial
E
Syllables
2

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