Elis

The female first name Elis is a Swedish variant of the biblical name Elias. Its meaning is 'my God is Yahweh'.

What does the name Elis mean?

Elis, as a female first name, is derived from the biblical form Elias. Translated, it means 'my God is Yahweh'. The roots of the name Elias can be found in ancient Hebrew, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu or 'êlı̂yâhû (אֵלִיָּהוּ), whose short form 'êlı̂yâh (אֵלִיָּה) consists of the ancient Hebrew elements 'ēl (אֵל) for 'God' and yâh (יָה) for 'the name of God'. In contrast, Elis is considered a shortened form of Elisa, a diminutive of the name Elisabeth, which traces back to the Hebrew name Elisheva or Elischeba. The meaning is 'my God is abundance' or 'my God is perfect'. Elisa also has its roots in ancient Hebrew and comes from the original word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven' (a number that symbolizes abundance). In colloquial Turkish, the name means 'beautifully fragrant flower'. In the Bible, Elias is regarded as a great and righteous prophet of God who preached vigorously against the worship of Baal.

Where does the name Elis come from?

The origin of Elis is ancient Hebrew and includes both female and male forms with the meanings 'my God is Yahweh' or 'my God is abundance'.

How do you pronounce Elis?

The pronunciation of Elis is concise and melodic. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'E-lis' [ˈeːlɪs]. It begins with a long E sound that conveys brightness, and the second syllable brings a lively note with the short I. The gentle final S provides a clear closure. These features give the name Elis a modern, reduced, feminine, and harmonious sound.

When is the name day of Elis?

The name day for Elis is celebrated on March 24 and July 20.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Elis enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 623rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2016, reaching 452nd place. In the last ten years, Elis has been given as a first name about 870 times, placing it 560th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 628th.

Nicknames & pet names

Alesija

Famous people

• Elis Bakaj (Albanian football player)
• Elis Eriksson (artist from Sweden)
• Elis Essen-Möller (Swedish doctor)
• Elis Lapenmal (American sprinter)
• Elis Ligtlee (Dutch racing cyclist)
• Elis Lovric (Croatian singer)
• Elis Meetua (Estonian football player)
• Elis Paprika (Mexican musician)
• Elis Regina (Brazilian singer)
• Elis Regina Carvalho Costa (singer)
• Elis Schröderheim (author (1747-1795))
• Elis Sella (actor from Finland)
• Elis Stromgren (Danish astronomer)
• Elis Wiklund (Swedish skier)
• Svante Elis Strömgren (Swedish astronomer)