Elioud

Elioud (Hebrew: אֱלִיהוּד, 'Ělîhûḏ) is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "My God is majesty" or "God is glorious." It appears in the New Testament as the name of a figure in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, specifically in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:13-14).

In Matthew's genealogy, Elioud is listed as the son of Achim and the father of Eleazar. He is a descendant of Zerubbabel and thus belongs to the lineage of David, tracing Jesus's legal ancestry back to the Israelite king. The name itself, with its theological meaning, emphasizes the divine nature and power believed to be associated with this lineage.

Outside of its biblical context, the name Elioud is relatively uncommon. Its presence in the Gospel of Matthew is its primary source of recognition.