What is the origin of the name Elean?

Elean is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Elean?

Elean is currently ranked #12795 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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UnisexGreek

Elean

EL-ee-ən

Popularity

#12795

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

106

Peak Year

#10 in 1924

First Recorded

1921

Style

Soft & Gentle, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Short form of Eleanor, a Provençal name, meaning 'light'. Also possibly derived from the Greek 'eleos' meaning 'compassion'.

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El Lee

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

El Lee

Spelling Variations

Eleanor Elen

Similar Names

Ellen Elin Eleanor Eliana Alina

Personality Traits

CompassionateIntelligentKindGentle

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