Eliakim Name Meaning

The name Eliakim is a Hebrew name with its roots in the Bible. In Hebrew, "Eliakim" is spelled אֶלְיָקִים and is derived from the elements "Eli" (meaning "my God") and "kem" (meaning "to raise" or "to set up"), combining to form the meaning "God raises" or "God sets up."

In the Bible, Eliakim is mentioned in the Old Testament as the son of Hilkiah, appointed by God as the steward over the household of King Hezekiah of Judah. He is described as being trustworthy and responsible and was entrusted with the keys of the kingdom, symbolizing his authority (Isaiah 22:20-23).