El
English variation of French Provencal Alienor, meaning unknown
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El Origin and Meaning
The name El is a girl's name.
El as a standalone feminine name is exceptionally brief and can represent multiple origins. It might function as a shortened form of names like Eleanor, Elizabeth, Ellen, or Eloise. In Hebrew, 'El' means 'God' and appears as an element in many biblical names. As a feminine name on its own, El has a minimalist, modern appeal aligned with contemporary trends toward short, gender-flexible names. Though rare as a complete given name, its simplicity gives it versatility. El carries spiritual undertones through its Hebrew meaning while maintaining neutrality as a nickname. This duality makes it appealing to parents seeking a name that's simultaneously straightforward and meaningful, modern yet connected to traditional naming elements.
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Famous People Named El
- Eldra Patrick "El" DeBargeAmerican male singer of group DeBarge
- ELstage name of Elom Adablah, Ghanaian male rapper
The name El in Pop Culture
- Elizabeth "El" Burkecharacter on TV's "White Collar"
- Elnickname of Eleven on TV's "Stranger Things"
- Elmeaning of "God" in Hebrew
- Elmeaning of "Male" in Spanish
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