Elly
EL-ee
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Shining light, torch
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Sia
Girl · Greek · Short name
- Meaning
- Light, victory, of the sun
- Pronunciation
- SEE-uh
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From multiple origins; meaning debated, often light or victory.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Greek, Swahili, English
Commonly used in: United States, Greece, East Africa
Alternate spellings
SiahEnglish
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Sia
1975–present
Australian singer and songwriter, full name Sia Furler.
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Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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