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Eli →

이안

I-an

以安

echoes the sound of “Eli” · “brings peace”

Also fits you

  • 아린 A-rin娥潾 · beautiful and clear as water
  • 우진 U-jin宇眞 · true as the universe
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How to write Eli in Korean

일라이

  • 일il
  • 라la
  • 이i

3 syllables · Spelled by the National Institute of Korean Language's rules for foreign names.

Why it sounds a little different

  • R and L share one letter, ㄹ — Korean doesn't tell them apart.

Say it in Korean

제 이름은 일라이예요.

Je ireumeun illai-yeyo. — My name is Eli.

To be polite, Koreans add 씨 (ssi) after a name: 일라이 씨.

What Eli means

ascended, high · Hebrew origin

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Frequently asked questions

How do you write Eli in Korean?

Eli is written 일라이 (il-la-i) in Korean: 3 syllables, 일 (il) · 라 (la) · 이 (i).

How do you say “My name is Eli” in Korean?

To introduce yourself as Eli, say “제 이름은 일라이예요.” (Je ireumeun illai-yeyo.). To be polite, Koreans add 씨 (ssi) after a name: 일라이 씨.

Why does Eli sound different in Korean?

Eli becomes 일라이 (il-la-i) in Korean. R and L share one letter, ㄹ — Korean doesn't tell them apart.

What does the name Eli mean?

Eli means “ascended, high”. It is a name of Hebrew origin.

What Korean names sound like Eli?

Real Korean names that sound like Eli: 이안 (I-an, “brings peace”); 아린 (A-rin, “beautiful and clear as water”); 우진 (U-jin, “true as the universe”).