Elite in Hebrew is עילית (‘ilít).
It can also be said אליטה, depending on the meaning. Below are the vowel points, how each word is said, its gender and its plural.
elite
/ɪˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/
The stress falls on the vowel in colour.
These are the Hebrew words for elite as a noun.
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- עילית‘ilítIn the Hebrew dictionary
- אליטהelítafeminine
This is more about the Hebrew word עילית.
- Written with vowel points
- עילית
- Written without vowel points
- עילית
- Said
- ‘ilít
- Its meanings in English
- elite, feminine singular indefinite form of עילי / עִלִּי
The Hebrew dictionary's page for עילית, with its synonyms and rhymes
These words come before and after elite in the list.
These are the questions people ask about elite in Hebrew.
How do you say elite in Hebrew?
elite in Hebrew is עילית, said ‘ilít.
What are other Hebrew words for elite?
Besides עילית, elite can be said אליטה (elíta), depending on the meaning.
What else does עילית mean in English?
Besides elite, עילית can mean feminine singular indefinite form of עילי / עִלִּי.
How is elite pronounced in English?
elite is pronounced /ɪˈliːt/, /ɛˈliːt/.
The Hebrew translations, transliterations, genders and plurals on this page are adapted from Wiktionary's entry elite and its entries for the Hebrew words, read on 5 November 2026, and are shared under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.