Elis

EH-lis

Welsh and Swedish form of Elias and Elijah, Hebrew

"Yahweh is God"

Elis Origin and Meaning

The name Elis is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "Yahweh is God".

A variation of the popular Elijah, this light and refined form is familiar in both Wales and Sweden. It is occasionally used as a short form of Elisabeth too.

Popularity of the name Elis

• 281 England 2023
• 85 Sweden 2024

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Famous People Named Elis

• Alfred Elis Törnebohm Swedish geologist
• Elis Bakaj Albanian footballer
• Elis Sandin Swedish cross country skier
• Elis Sipilä Finnish gymnast
• Elis Strömgren Swedish,Danish astronomer
• Elis Wiklund former Swedish cross country skier

The name Elis in Pop Culture

• Elis a gothic metal band
• Elis students at Yale University
• Elis a Welsh surname
• Elis 3 albums by Elis Regina
• "Elis" song by Erben der Schöpfung
• Elis Iran, village in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
• Elis Province province of Greece