Male Name
Elis
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
ends in -is
isograms
medieval
Michiko to Hatchin characters
Shining characters
Touhou Project characters
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
79/100
classic80%
upper class100%
wholesome100%
refined140%
simple100%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
Elis is a Swedish variant of the name Elias, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'. It also served as a medieval English form of the name. The name is associated with the historic region of Elis in Greece, known for its ancient Olympic Games and significant archaeological sites.
Etymology
Original Form:
Eliyahu (Hebrew)
Evolution:
Elias → Elis (Swedish and medieval English)
Source:
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