Elea

Gender

Female (Feminine | Girl)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

Elea is a variant of the Greek name Eleanor, which means "bright" or "shining one". It also has connections to the Greek place name Elea, a town known for its philosophy and rational inquiry.

Popularity

While Elea is a relatively uncommon name, it has been steadily rising in popularity over the last decade. It is most popular in France, where it ranks within the top 1000 names for girls.

Cartoon of Elea

Elea Name meanings & History

Elea is a variant of the Greek name Eleanor, which means "bright" or "shining one". It also has connections to the Greek place name Elea, a town known for its philosophy and rational inquiry. Short form of Eleanor. This was also the name of an ancient Italian town (modern Velia) that is well known for being the home of the philosopher Parmenides and his student Zeno of Elea, who was famous for his paradoxes. Elea is a beautiful name that can work well in a variety of cultural and linguistic contexts. It is especially popular among parents who are drawn to Greek or Mediterranean naming traditions.

Zodiac Sign of Elea: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Elea:

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

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

A: Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious

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