Elahe as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Elahe

What is the meaning of the name Elahe ?

The baby name Elahe is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /eˈlɑːhe/ — approx. "eh-LAH-heh".

Elahe is Persian in Origin.

Elahe is a Persian feminine name (الهه), pronounced eh-LA-heh, meaning “goddess” or “divine female.” It descends from the Arabic ilāh “deity,” adapted in New Persian as elāheh specifically for a female divinity. The name appears across Persian-speaking communities in Iran and Afghanistan and in the wider diaspora; it is also encountered among Tajik and Kurdish Iranians. Common variants and spellings include Elaheh, Elaha, Elâhe, and Elahé; related surnames/given names such as Elahi (“divine; of God”) share the same root.

Use as a given name became especially visible in the 20th century, aligning with renewed interest in Persian literary heritage and feminine mythic imagery. Notable bearers include the celebrated classical vocalist known mononymously as Elaheh, as well as academic and politician Elaheh Koulaei and actress Elahe Hesari. The name balances spiritual resonance with elegant simplicity, making it a culturally grounded yet internationally approachable choice.