Elek

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Elek means "defender of mankind" or "helper of man."
Pronunciation
E-lek
EH-lehk
Popularity
The popularity of the name Elek varies by country. In Hungary, it is a top 100 name, while in other countries it is less common.

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Elek Name meanings & History

The name Elek means "defender of mankind" or "helper of man.". Hungarian form of Alexis. Elek is typically used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Elek: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Elek:

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

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

K: Karate,Karma,Kind,Kundalini

Elek is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Elek, including Elek Schwartz, a Hungarian-American film and television director, and Elek Bacsik, a Hungarian jazz violinist.

2.) Elek (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The Hungarian origin of Elek is "helper" or "warrior", while in the Slavic origin it means "man"

Pronunciation: E-lek
EH-lek


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Cartoon of Elek

Description: The Hungarian origin of Elek is "helper" or "warrior", while in the Slavic origin it means "man". Diminutive of Eliasz and Eligiusz. Elek is commonly used as a male given name and it is pronounced as [EH-lek].

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Elek include Elek Benedek - a Hungarian fencer, Elek Schwartz - an American film producer, and Elek Balogh - a Hungarian footballer.

3.) Elek (Male)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: (Hungarian) a form of Alec, Alex.

Other Forms: Elec, Eleck, Elic, Elick, Elik, Elyc, Elyck, Elyk


4.) ELEK (Male)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Alexios, which is from the verb alexein (to defend, to help). Pet: Eli, Lekszi. (EL-LEK)


5.) Elek (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) star-like

Other Forms: Elec, Ellie, Elly


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