Yalis
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yalis
Yalis is a Greek name derived from the root "hals" (ἅλς), meaning "sea," making it literally translatable as "of the sea" or "sea-related." The name carries ancient maritime significance rooted in Indo-European linguistic traditions.
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Etymology
Yalis is a Greek name derived from the root "hals" (ἅλς), meaning "sea," making it literally translatable as "of the sea" or "sea-related." The name carries ancient maritime significance rooted in Indo-European linguistic traditions.
The name is primarily used in Greek-speaking cultures and Christian Orthodox communities, with historical roots in ancient Greece where sea-related names held symbolic importance for coastal civilizations.
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Yalis currently ranks #3,262 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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