Girl name
Elli name meaning
“my God is my oath”
Elli is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning ‘my God is my oath’ through Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva. In European usage, it often serves as a short form of Elisabeth. Related spellings include Elly, Eli, and Ely; Elly can also derive from Eleanor.
What does Elli mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Elli
Often a short form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, conventionally interpreted as 'my God is my oath'. Elly can also derive from other names, including Eleanor.
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Name combinations with Elli
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Elli, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Elli: my God is my oath
- Danik: God is my judge
- Talitha: young girl
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Meaning of each word
- Elli: my God is my oath
- Beatrice: bringer of happiness or blessing
- Imaculata: pure, without blemish
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Elli Chatarina
Meaning of each word
- Elli: my God is my oath
- Chatarina: pure, clean
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Meaning of each word
- Prisilia: ancient, belonging to former times
- Elli: my God is my oath
- Rosalia: associated with roses
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Elli Patricia
Meaning of each word
- Elli: my God is my oath
- Patricia: woman of noble rank
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Meaning of each word
- Elli: my God is my oath
- Agustine: exalted, worthy of reverence
- Natasha: associated with birth at Christmas
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How to pronounce Elli
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦭ꧀ꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮜ᮪ᮜᮤ |
Is Elli a girl’s name?
Yes, Elli is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Elli ranks #2,080 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Elli
Names with related meanings
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indrawati♀Woman associated with Indra
- Lisa♀God is my oath
- Elisabeth♀God is my oath
- Yohana♀God has shown grace
- Elizabeth♀God is my oath
- Krisna♂♀Black, dark-colored
- Elisa♂♀God is salvation
- Yana♂♀God is gracious
- Astri♀Divinely beautiful
- Astrid♀Divine beauty
- Savitri♀Associated with the deity Savitr
Famous people named Elli
- Elli Oschar
FAQ about the name Elli
What is the meaning of Elli?
Elli means my God is my oath. Often a short form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, conventionally interpreted as 'my God is my oath'. Elly can also derive from other names, including Eleanor.
Is Elli a girl’s name?
Yes, Elli is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Elli?
Elli is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Elli have?
Elli has 2 syllables (El-li) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Elli?
Elli ranks #2,080 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Elli?
Other spellings: Elly, Eli, Ely.
What full names go well with Elli?
Some ideas: Elli Danik Talitha; Elli Beatrice Imaculata; Elli Chatarina.
Famous people named Elli?
Notable people named Elli include Elli Oschar.
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