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Elia

Gender-neutral · Italian · Short name

Meaning
The Lord is my God
Pronunciation
eh-LEE-uh
Origin
Italian

Italian form of Elijah, from Hebrew 'Eliyahu'.

Popularity
Uncommon in Italy (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Italian, Hebrew

Commonly used in: Italy, United States, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • EliasGreek / English

    Greek and English form.

Similar names

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Eli

EE-lie

Boy · Hebrew

Meaning: Ascended, uplifted, height

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Elias

eh-LY-us

Boy · Greek

Meaning: The Lord is my God

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Elijah

ih-LY-jah

Boy · Hebrew

Meaning: My God is Yahweh

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Gabriella

gab-ree-EL-uh

Girl · Italian

Meaning: God is my strength

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Santino

san-TEE-noh

Boy · Italian

Meaning: Little saint

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Italian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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