Elia

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"God is Lord" in Hebrew, "olive tree" in Italian and Spanish, "sun" or "my God is Yahweh" in Greek
Pronunciation
E-LEE-ah (Italian, Spanish), e-LEE-ahs (Greek)
eh-LEE-a
Popularity
Elia is not as popular as some other names but it is gaining popularity in many countries. According to DefineName, Elia is ranked #286 in popularity for girls and #853 for boys in the United States. In Italy, it is a common name for boys and is ranked #57 according to DefineName. In Greece, it is a popular name for boys and is ranked #81 according to Numbeo.

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Elia Name meanings & History

Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, Greek. "God is Lord" in Hebrew, "olive tree" in Italian and Spanish, "sun" or "my God is Yahweh" in Greek. Italian form of Elijah. Elia is a unisex name that is used for both boys and girls. It is used in countries like Italy, Spain, Greece, and the United States.

Zodiac Sign of Elia: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Elia:

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

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

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

Elia is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Elia (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Jehovah is good

Other Forms: Elea, Eliah


3.) Elia (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Jehovah is good

Other Forms: Elea, Eliah


4.) Elia (Male)

Usage: Zuni

Meanings: (Zuni) a short form of Elijah.

Other Forms: Eliah, Eliya, Elya, Elyah


5.) Elia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The meaning of Elia varies based on its origin. In Hebrew, it means “my God has answered.” In Greek, it means “sun” or “son of Helios.” In Italian, it is a short form of the name Eliazar, meaning “God helps” or “God has helped.” In Arabic, it means “high” or “exalted.”


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Cartoon of Elia

Description: Elia has various origins, including Hebrew, Italian, Arabic, and Greek. The meaning of Elia varies based on its origin. In Hebrew, it means “my God has answered.” In Greek, it means “sun” or “son of Helios.” In Italian, it is a short form of the name Eliazar, meaning “God helps” or “God has helped.” In Arabic, it means “high” or “exalted.”. Feminine form of Elio. Elia is used as a standalone name or as a nickname for longer names that have “El” in them. It is used in various languages and cultures, making it a versatile name.

6.) Elia (Female)

Usage: Bulgarian

Meanings: The meaning of the name Elia varies by culture. In Hebrew, it means "my God has answered me". In Italian, it is a variation of the name Elijah and means "the Lord is my God".


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Cartoon of Elia

Description: Elia is derived from Hebrew and Italian origins. The meaning of the name Elia varies by culture. In Hebrew, it means "my God has answered me". In Italian, it is a variation of the name Elijah and means "the Lord is my God". Feminine form of Elio. Elia can be used as both a first and last name. It is a popular name choice for parents who want to give their child a strong and meaningful name.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Elia include Italian footballer Elia Benedettini and Italian rugby player Elia Canavesio.

7.) ELIA (Male)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: Hawaiian form of Elijah, an Anglicized form of the Hebrew Eliyahu (the Lord is my God). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the earliest of the Hebrew prophets. (EH-LEE-AH)


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