Elahi (name)

Elahi
Pronunciation
  • /ɪlˈɑːhiː/
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameAramaic
Meaning"My god"
Region of originSyria

Elahi (אֱלָהִי) is an Aramaic word meaning "My God".[1] It is used as a Muslim name in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Iran.

Surname

Elahi family (Punjab, Pakistan)

Elahi family (Rangpur, Bangladesh)

This is a family for notable their social works, philanthropic activities, and for contributing in national and foreign educational institutions. The family owns substantial land in Rangpur.[2]

  • K. Maudood Elahi (1945 - 2025) - Bangladeshi professor and businessman
  • K. Mukhtar Elahi (1949 - 1971) - Bangladeshi freedom fighter
  • Hasan M. Elahi (born 1972) - Bangladeshi-American artist
  • K. Taufiq Elahi (born 1977) - Bangladeshi architect and academic
  • K. Modarresh Elahi - Bangladeshi former assistant attorney general
  • K. Mushtaq Elahi (born 1948) - Bangladeshi-American freedom fighter,[3][2] professor,[4] philanthropist,[5] and scholar[6]
  • K. Manzoor Elahi - Bangladeshi freedom fighter[2]
  • K. Tausif Elahi (born 2013) - Bangladeshi youngest Astronomy Olympiad champion,[7] Mathematics Olympiad champion,[8] Physics Olympiad champion and Biology Olympiad first runner-up[9] and champion[10][11]
  • K. Iffat Elahi Mahbub - Bangladeshi murder victim whose murder caused a large procession[12][13][14]
  • K. Mahbub Elahi Biplob - Bangladeshi murderer[12][14]
  • Captain Iftekhar Elahi Shanto - Bangladeshi murderer and military officer.[12][14] Injured eight journalists while being handcuffed and guarded by 200 policemen[15]
  • Ershad Elahi Shuvo - Bangladeshi murderer[12][14]
  • K. Daad Elahi - Bangladeshi school principal, school inspector and politician[16]
  • K. Lutful Elahi - General secretary of Jahangirnager University Teacher's Association, member of Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union election commission, and member secretary of the pro-Awami League Muktijuddher Adorsher Shikkhok Parishad[17]

Elahi family (Pakistan)

Elahi family (Pakistan)

Others

Middle name

Given name

See also

References

  1. ↑ Discovering the Language of Jesus by Douglas Hamp, Calvary Chapel Publishing (August 12, 2005), p. 50
  2. 1 2 3 "The Story of a Leader, Poet, and Philosopher | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh". The Asian Age. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  3. ↑ "K Mushtaq Elahi, Bloomsburg Public Records Instantly". ClustrMaps.com. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  4. ↑ "Freedom fighters sacrificed lives for independent Bangladesh: BRUR VC | News". BSS. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  5. ↑ "BRUR, KMHEF sign MoU on scholarship program | News". BSS. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  6. ↑ "Scholars Bangladesh". www.scholarsbangladesh.com. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  7. ↑ Hossain, Fahim Rajit (2024-01-24). "BDOAA 2024". Bangladesh Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  8. ↑ "Bangladesh Math Olympiad | Bangladesh Math Olympiad". Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  9. ↑ "BDBO SYLHET REGIONAL BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD 2025 – Bangladesh Biology Olympiad". Retrieved 2026-04-11.
  10. ↑ "BDBO SYLHET REGIONAL BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD 2026 – Bangladesh Biology Olympiad". Retrieved 2026-04-15.
  11. ↑ "12th BDBO National Biology Olympiad 2026 – Bangladesh Biology Olympiad". Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  12. 1 2 3 4 "The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 699". archive.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  13. ↑ "The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 698". archive.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
  14. 1 2 3 4 "The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 701". archive.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
  15. ↑ "The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 977". archive.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
  16. ↑ "K. Mukhtar Elahi". Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 19 February 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ↑ "Jahangirnagar University Teachers' Association holds elections | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
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