The name Eliel is a compound of eli (my God) and El (God), meaning "My God is God" or "God is my God." It appears approximately eleven times in the Old Testament, borne by warriors, leaders, and gatekeepers in Israel.
The repetition in Eliel — "God is God to me" — emphasizes personal covenantal relationship. This is not abstract theology but intimate belonging: El is mine and I am His. The name was popular among Levites and mighty warriors in David's era (1 Chronicles 11–12), suggesting it was given as a declaration of devotion. Its theology aligns with the Shema: there is one God, and He is personal.