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Elidon
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The first name Elidon is a shortened form of the Albanian name Helidon, whose exact origin is not clearly defined. Translated, the name means 'the bringer of light', 'the beloved of the sun', or possibly 'the swallow'.
What does the name Elidon mean?
Elidon is a masculine first name that is considered a short form of the Albanian Helidon. The exact origin is uncertain. Symbolically, the name represents 'the bringer of light', 'the beloved of the sun', or also 'the swallow'. Its roots could lie either in the Ancient Greek hḗlios (ἥλιος) meaning 'sun' and the Albanian don meaning 'to wish' or in the Ancient Greek khelīdṓn (χελιδών) meaning 'swallow'.
Where does the name Elidon come from?
Elidon is a masculine first name with Ancient Greek roots that means 'the bringer of light'.
How do you pronounce Elidon?
Eli-don, pronounced as 'Eli' and 'don' separately.
Popularity
In Germany, Elidon is considered a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th among the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2008, when it reached 914th place. In the last ten years, Elidon has been given fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th.
Nicknames & pet names
Doni / Eli
Frequently asked questions about the name Elidon
What is the origin of the name Elidon?
Elidon has Ancient Greek roots and could be derived from both 'hḗlios' for 'sun' and 'khelīdṓn' for 'swallow'.
What does the name Elidon mean?
The name Elidon symbolically means 'the bringer of light' or 'the beloved of the sun'.
How popular is the name Elidon?
The popularity of the name Elidon varies, but it is especially common in Albanian cultural circles.