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Eli

Statistics: Italy · native version ↗
Girl Name day: August 18 In French: Nena
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Shining, luminous, torch.
From the Greek Helénē (Ἑλένη), linked to hélē ('sunlight') or to the root of 'torch', thus 'the shining, the luminous'.

Name day for Eli

August 18

Why this day? Eli is a short form of Elena, and shares its name day.

Eli is celebrated in France, the United States, Spain, Brazil, Argentina and Germany on July 20; Italy on August 18.

The story of the name Eli

Eli is a short form of Elena. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — shining, luminous, torch, and shares its name day, August 18.

On birth records, Eli is rarely written as such: the Elis are Elenas (58,225 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Elena page. Eli is also a short form of Elia, Elio, Elis.

Frequently asked questions about Eli

What does Eli mean?

Eli is a short form of Elena, which means shining, luminous, torch.

When is Eli's name day?

August 18, together with Elena: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Eli a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Elena.

Eli's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

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