Eelis
Eelis Origin and Meaning
Eelis is a masculine Finnish name derived from the Hebrew name Elias (Elijah), which means 'Yahweh is God' or 'the Lord is my God'. In Finland and other Nordic countries, Eelis has been used for centuries as a distinctive cultural variant. The name carries a sense of history and tradition in Finnish culture while remaining relatively unknown outside the Nordic region. In Finland, it has experienced periods of popularity, particularly as families have embraced traditional Finnish names. Eelis has a crisp, clean sound with its two syllables and soft ending, embodying the characteristic melodic quality of Finnish names while remaining straightforward and masculine.
Popularity of the name Eelis
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