Eliphaz
given name · Latin script
Meaning: The name Eliphaz (Hebrew: אֱלִיפָז) is generally interpreted to mean "My God is fine gold" or "God is pure gold" (Biblical Names Compiled Database)
Recorded as a male name· opposite-gender records fall within measured source noise
(measured from records)Officially recorded in 2 countries · latest register: SSA, 2025
Eliphaz is a male given name written in the Latin script, most frequently recorded in Malaysia.
- KEKenya
- MYMalaysia
- USUnited States
Where the name is found, darker where our sources hold more of it. No national register counts its bearers anywhere we hold data, so the map carries no figures. One hue, darker where it is more common; hover a country for its figure.
Meaning & origin
(measured from records)The name Eliphaz (Hebrew: אֱלִיפָז) is generally interpreted to mean "My God is fine gold" or "God is pure gold". Other possible meanings include "God is his strength" or "My God is victorious".
Cited for this meaning 1
- Biblical Names Compiled Database
Attested in 1 language in the etymology graph.
Where in the world
(measured from records)Recorded in:
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Other recorded senses
(measured from records)Eliphaz is also recorded in 4 other lexicons, as a different name or as an ordinary word. These are senses of the spelling, not of the name above.
Eliphaz represents a conventional wisdom that posits a direct and immediate link between righteousness and prosperity, and sin and suffering. His perspective, known as retribution theology, is ultimately challenged and declared erroneous by God within the narrative of the Book of Job, highlighting the mystery of suffering and the limits of human understanding of divine justice.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
Eliphaz is a biblical name from the Old Testament, belonging to one of the three friends of Job. He is known for his lengthy speeches on the nature of suffering and divine justice. The name carries connotations of ancient wisdom and theological debate.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
As the father of Amalek, Eliphaz represents the lineage of Edom that stands in opposition to Israel in biblical narrative.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
My God is fine gold
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
Ordered by how much of this spelling's record each language holds, so a sense from a language the name is barely used in sits last rather than first.
Notable people with this name
(measured from records)- Eliphaz Weston Arnoldb. 1828Boston millionaire (1828-1904)
The ten people covered by the most Wikipedia language editions — a proxy for cross-cultural notability, which favours historical and Western figures over equally prominent contemporary ones — shown by birth year. Source: Wikidata (CC0).
Evidence
(measured from records)3 registers and reference works attest this spelling, across 2 countries.
Register rows as of the 2026-10-09 data build.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does the name Eliphaz come from?
- The name Eliphaz (Hebrew: אֱלִיפָז) is generally interpreted to mean "My God is fine gold" or "God is pure gold". Other possible meanings include "God is his strength" or "My God is victorious". Recorded by Biblical Names Compiled Database.
- What does the name Eliphaz mean?
- Recorded meaning: The name Eliphaz (Hebrew: אֱלִיפָז) is generally interpreted to mean "My God is fine gold" or "God is pure gold".
- Is Eliphaz a male or female name?
- Eliphaz is a male name in our records. Opposite-gender entries fall within the cross-gender noise we measure in the source data, so we don't report them as usage.
- In which country does Eliphaz have the most bearers?
- Eliphaz is most frequently recorded in Malaysia.
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About this data
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Cite this page Mondonomo, “Eliphaz”. Data snapshot 2026-10-13.