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Ellis

“Benevolent; My God is Yahweh”

EL-is Welsh, English origin 5 letters 2 syllables
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Ellis

Benevolent; My God is Yahweh

Welsh, English

Name Details & Attributes

Meanings

Kind Spiritual

Origin

Religion

Themes

Personality Traits

Syllables

2

About this name

Ellis is a Welsh name derived from Elias. It has a soft yet strong sound and is increasingly popular for both boys and girls.

It means "Benevolent; My God is Yahweh." Ellis has Welsh and English origins. It is pronounced EL-is. It is traditionally associated with Christianity. It is associated with themes of Spiritual and Modern. Its listed personality traits are Kind, Intelligent and Reliable. It has 2 syllables and 5 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Elias and Elliot.

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What does the name Ellis mean?

The name Ellis means "Benevolent; My God is Yahweh."

What origin is the name Ellis?

Ellis has Welsh and English origins.

Is Ellis a boy or girl name?

Ellis is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

How do you pronounce Ellis?

Ellis is pronounced EL-is.

Is Ellis popular?

Ellis has a popularity score of 91 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.

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