Girl name
Ellis name meaning
“God is my oath”
Ellis is a feminine name commonly linked to Elisabeth and meaning “God is my oath”. Through Elisabeth, its roots lead to the Hebrew name Elisheva. Elis is a spelling variant that has also developed as an independent name in Indonesia, alongside its connection with Elisabeth.
What does Ellis mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ellis
Possibly a short form of Elisabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva. Elis has also developed as an independent name in Indonesia.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Ellis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ellis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Ellis Setiyaningsih Maharani
Meaning of each word
- Ellis: God is my oath
- Setiyaningsih: faithfulness in love
- Maharani: great queen, queen consort
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Meaning of each word
- Ellis: God is my oath
- Irmayanti: whole, universal
- Mayasari: essence of illusion
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Ellis Jelita
Meaning of each word
- Ellis: God is my oath
- Jelita: beautiful and charming
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Meaning of each word
- Yuni: associated with the month of June
- Ellis: God is my oath
- Cahyati: light, radiance
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Ellis Mentari
Meaning of each word
- Ellis: God is my oath
- Mentari: the sun
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Meaning of each word
- Ellis: God is my oath
- Mawarni: rose flower
- Juliani: associated with Julius or July
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How to pronounce Ellis
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦭ꧀ꦭꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮜ᮪ᮜᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Ellis a girl’s name?
Yes, Ellis is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Ellis ranks #1,685 among girl names in our data sample (5 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 Ellis
Names with related meanings
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Elly♀My God is my oath
- 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
- Eli♀My God is my oath
- Astri♀Divinely beautiful
Famous people named Ellis
- Ellis Hirawati Nababan
- Ellis Susanti Bako · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Ellis
What is the meaning of Ellis?
Ellis means God is my oath. Possibly a short form of Elisabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva. Elis has also developed as an independent name in Indonesia.
Is Ellis a girl’s name?
Yes, Ellis is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ellis?
Ellis is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Ellis have?
Ellis has 2 syllables (El-lis) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ellis?
Ellis ranks #1,685 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ellis?
Other spellings: Elis.
What full names go well with Ellis?
Some ideas: Ellis Setiyaningsih Maharani; Ellis Irmayanti Mayasari; Ellis Jelita.
Famous people named Ellis?
Notable people named Ellis include Ellis Hirawati Nababan, Ellis Susanti Bako.
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