Elis
Swedish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Elis
The name 'Elis' is a short form of Elisabeth, meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise," derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva.
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Etymology
The name 'Elis' is a short form of Elisabeth, meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise," derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. It is used in Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, notably as a variant in Scandinavian and German contexts, and appears in the Bible as the mother of John the Baptist.
Elis currently ranks #6,919 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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