Girl name
Elly name meaning
“my God is my oath”
Elly is a feminine name commonly linked to Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, conventionally meaning “my God is my oath”. It often serves as a short form of Elisabeth, though it can also derive from other names, including Eleanor. Spelling variants include Eli, Ely, and Elli.
What does Elly mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Elly
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.
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 Elly
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Elly, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Elly as a first name
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Interpretation
May devotion and a promise to God become a shining light.Meaning of each word
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Pia: pious, devoted
- Clara: bright, renowned
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Interpretation
May a life born anew be loved and pledged to God.Meaning of each word
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Renata: born again
- Marita: beloved; bitter; rebellion
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Elly Inez
Interpretation
May inner purity accompany every promise that is made to God.Meaning of each word
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Inez: pure, inwardly unblemished
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Interpretation
A picture of devotion like roses accompanying a promise to God.Meaning of each word
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Pia: pious, devoted
- Rosalia: associated with roses
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Elly Olga
Interpretation
May holiness and blessings accompany a promise that is made to God.Meaning of each word
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Olga: holy, blessed
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Interpretation
May a beloved person bring delight and keep a promise to God.Meaning of each word
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Mariska: beloved; bitter; star of the sea
- Naomi: my delight, pleasantness
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Elly Valerie
Interpretation
May strength and fitness accompany a person who makes a promise to God.Meaning of each word
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Valerie: strong and vigorous
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Elly Pia
Interpretation
May devotion fill every promise that is made to God.Meaning of each word
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Pia: pious, devoted
Elly as a middle name
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Interpretation
A pearl crowned with victory accompanies a promise made to God.Meaning of each word
- Stephanie: crown or victory wreath
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Maretha: pearl
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Interpretation
May a messenger filled with happiness always keep a promise to God.Meaning of each word
- Felicia: fortunate, happy
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Angelia: angel, messenger
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Interpretation
May courage be crowned with victory and accompanied by a promise to God.Meaning of each word
- Andrea: brave, valiant
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Stephanie: crown or victory wreath
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Interpretation
May happiness dwell in a promise to God, whom none resembles.Meaning of each word
- Michelle: who is like God?
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Felicia: fortunate, happy
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Interpretation
May strength, health, and nobility accompany a promise made to God.Meaning of each word
- Valentina: strong and healthy
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Agustine: exalted, worthy of reverence
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Interpretation
May a beloved young girl keep a promise made to God.Meaning of each word
- Talitha: young girl
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Mariska: beloved; bitter; star of the sea
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Interpretation
May purity and peace accompany a promise that is made to God.Meaning of each word
- Karen: pure, untainted
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Irina: peace, tranquility
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Interpretation
A picture of nobility from ancient times accompanying a promise to God.Meaning of each word
- Frisca: ancient, of former times
- Elly: my God is my oath
- Brigitta: exalted, elevated
Elly as a last name
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Agatha Elly
Interpretation
May goodness accompany every promise that is made to God.Meaning of each word
- Agatha: good; virtuous
- Elly: my God is my oath
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Veronika Elly
Interpretation
May a bearer of victory always keep a promise made to God.Meaning of each word
- Veronika: one who brings triumph or victory
- Elly: my God is my oath
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Davina Elly
Interpretation
May a beloved person keep a promise that is made to God.Meaning of each word
- Davina: beloved, dearly loved
- Elly: my God is my oath
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Yosefina Elly
Interpretation
May God add goodness to the promise that is made to Him.Meaning of each word
- Yosefina: may God add
- Elly: my God is my oath
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Marina Elly
Interpretation
A picture of the sea accompanying a promise made to God.Meaning of each word
- Marina: of the sea
- Elly: my God is my oath
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Vinny Elly
Interpretation
May victory accompany a person who keeps a promise to God.Meaning of each word
- Vinny: to conquer, to win
- Elly: my God is my oath
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Janet Elly
Interpretation
A picture of God's mercy accompanying a promise made to Him.Meaning of each word
- Janet: God is gracious
- Elly: my God is my oath
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Interpretation
May purity and a promise to God remain present in sorrow.Meaning of each word
- Lolita: sorrow or grief
- Agnesia: pure, chaste
- Elly: my God is my oath
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How to pronounce Elly
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦭ꧀ꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮜ᮪ᮜᮤ |
Is Elly a girl’s name?
Yes, Elly is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 12% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Elly ranks #89 among girl names in our data sample (76 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 Elly
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 Elly
- Elly Idris · b. 1962
- Elly Kasim · b. 1944
- Elly Amalia
- Elly D. Luthan · b. 1952
- Elly Toisutta
- Elly Engelbert Lasut · b. 1969
- Elly Nurachmah · b. 1948
- Elly Rachmat Yasin · b. 1966
- Elly Risman Musa · b. 1951
- Elly Sugigi · b. 1971
- Elly Sunarya · b. 1962
- Elly Agustiana
FAQ about the name Elly
What is the meaning of Elly?
Elly 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 Elly a girl’s name?
Yes, Elly is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 12% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Elly?
Elly is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Elly have?
Elly has 2 syllables (El-ly) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Elly?
Elly ranks #89 among girl names in our data sample (76 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Elly?
Other spellings: Eli, Ely, Elli.
What full names go well with Elly?
Some ideas: Elly Pia Clara; Stephanie Elly Maretha; Agatha Elly.
Famous people named Elly?
Notable people named Elly include Elly Idris, Elly Kasim, Elly Amalia.
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