Meaning
God is my God, my God is Yah
Origin
Elis is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AL, AZ, BR, CO, CZ, GB, IR, IS, IT, MY, PA, SA, TR, US).
Style
- classic
- elegant
- traditional
- feminine
- international
- religious
Famous people named Elis
- Elis Shaffi
- Elis Regina
- Eli'shama (1 Chronicles 8:34)
- Eli'sha (variant in ancient texts)
- Elis Halliday (character in 'The Secret History')
- Eliška (Czech), Eliska (German)
Variations
Elisa, Elise, Elişan, Elişgulu, Eliz, Elisabet, Eliška, Ellie, Lizzie, Elisabetta, Eliza, Elisheva
Nicknames
Ellie, Elly
Popularity
Elis appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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