El

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
El means "god" in Hebrew. It is also used as a shortened form of names that begin with El-, such as Elijah or Elliot.
Popularity
The name El is not currently in the top 1000 names for boys in the United States. Its popularity has been consistently low throughout the years.

cartoon of the name El
Cartoon of El

El Name meanings & History

El means "god" in Hebrew. It is also used as a shortened form of names that begin with El-, such as Elijah or Elliot. From a Semitic root meaning "god". This was a title applied to several Semitic gods. The Canaanites used it as the name of their chief deity, the father of the gods and mankind. The Hebrews used it to refer to Yahweh. El is used mostly as a middle name, and is not a very common first name. It has religious connotations, so it may be more popular among families with a strong faith background.

Zodiac Sign of El: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of El:

E: Environment,Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Entertain,Expressive

L: Luscious,Lovely,Legal,Languid,Liaison,Lazy,Lover

El is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to El

Elijah, Eli, Elliot, Elias, Elisha, Eliezer

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