Given name

Elimu

“having knowledge of science”

Elimu is used as a given name. One African interpretation is “having knowledge of science.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

One African interpretation is “having knowledge of science.”

Where it comes from

An origin associated with this spelling is African.

Elimu’s family of names

Elimu has a related form in Elimoo. Elimu has a related form in Elimue. Elimu has a related form in Elymoo.

Walk Elimu’s family in the name graph

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The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 5

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Similar names

If you love Elimu, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.

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Effiom

“resembling a crocodile”

No U.S. birth series

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Ezeji

“the king of yams”

No U.S. birth series

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Olviemi

“loved by God”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

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Olumoi

“one who has been blessed by God”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

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Olorun

“one who counsels others”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

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Ebo

“born on a Tuesday”

No U.S. birth series

87% boys · 13% girls

African

Ekon

“having great strength”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

African

Waitimu

“born for the spear”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

Sibling ideas

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