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Name Origin

Eli is a Hebrew given name meaning 'My God' or 'Ascended'. It's often short for Elijah, a prominent biblical prophet.

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Famous People

Eli Whitney (1765-1825)

Inventor

  • Invented the cotton gin
  • Pioneered interchangeable parts in manufacturing

Eli Roth (1972-)

Film director, producer, actor

  • Known for directing horror films such as 'Cabin Fever' and 'Hostel'
  • Appeared in Quentin Tarantino films

Eli Manning (1981-)

Football Player

  • Two-time Super Bowl champion
  • NFL MVP (2007)