Eeli
Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Eeli
Eeli is a Finnish diminutive form of Elias, derived from the Hebrew name Elijah (Eli-yahu), meaning "my God is Yahweh." The name has roots in biblical Hebrew and entered Finnish usage through Christian tradition.
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Etymology
Eeli is a Finnish diminutive form of Elias, derived from the Hebrew name Elijah (Eli-yahu), meaning "my God is Yahweh." The name has roots in biblical Hebrew and entered Finnish usage through Christian tradition.
Eeli is primarily used in Finland and other Nordic countries with Finnish cultural influence, gaining particular prominence through Finnish literature and historical figures, notably the 19th-century Finnish author and nationalist Eeli Karvonen.
Eeli currently ranks #3,919 in the United States as a girl's name.
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