Meaning & History
Etymology
Helihel is the Latin form of Eliel, found in the Vulgate, the Latin Bible translation by Jerome. Eliel itself is a Hebrew name meaning "my God is God" (אֵלִי אֵל, Eli El). The repetition of the divine element emphasizes a strong affirmation of God, akin to "God is truly God."
Biblical Context
In the Old Testament, several minor figures bear the name Eliel. However, Helihel (or Eliel) does not appear among major characters; it occurs mainly in genealogies (e.g., 1 Chronicles 5:24, 12:3, and others). The Vulgate transliterates the Hebrew name as Helihel, while later English Bibles often revert to Eliel or spell it Heliel in some sources. The variant reflects Latin phonetic adaptations (e.g., h for etymological ʼ or lengthening).
Related Names
As a Latinized form, Helihel is directly linked to Eliel. Other variants include Elihel and Heliel, though these are uncommon. The root El (God) appears in many biblical names such as Elijah, Elisha, and Elim.