Male Name
El
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
God
gods
graphic designers
isograms
Jackson Browne lyrics
mythology
one syllable
Stranger Things characters
supreme gods
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
73/100
youthful65%
informal65%
natural65%
wholesome80%
strong120%
strange100%
simple120%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
The name 'El' originates from a Semitic root meaning 'god'. It was a title applied to several Semitic gods. The Canaanites used it as the name of their chief deity, the father of the gods and mankind. The Hebrews used it to refer to Yahweh.
Etymology
Original Form:
Semitic root
Evolution:
From a general term for 'god' to a specific deity name in various cultures
Source:
Semitic languages