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Elio

Gender-neutral · Greek · Short name

Meaning
The sun, of the sun, of the gods
Pronunciation
EL-ee-oh
Origin
Greek

From Italian and Greek, a form of Helios meaning the sun.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalCelestial

Languages in use: Greek, Italian, English

Commonly used in: United States, Italy, Spain

Alternate spellings

  • HelioGreek / Spanish

    Greek-rooted form.

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Sources for this record

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

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