El

English variation of French Provencal Alienor, meaning unknown

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.

Famous People Named El

• Eldra Patrick "El" DeBarge American male singer of group DeBarge
• EL stage name of Elom Adablah, Ghanaian male rapper

The name El in Pop Culture

• Elizabeth "El" Burke character on TV's "White Collar"
• El nickname of Eleven on TV's "Stranger Things"
• El meaning of "God" in Hebrew
• El meaning of "Male" in Spanish