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Girl's nameOrigin: Hebrew, Greek, GermanicMultiple origin hypothesesName day: 24 MayName day in 2 European calendars

Ela

Ela is an enchanting, concise feminine name that blossomed from affectionate pet forms into an independent classic. It feels light, modern, and effortlessly stylish while carrying the rich heritage of its ancestral names. Perfect for parents seeking a sweet, internationally accessible name for their daughter.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Ela
Czech:
Ela
Hungarian:
Polish:
Ela
Ukrainian:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Ela
Portuguese:
Ela
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The meaning derives from its root names, most notably Elizabeth, Helen, or Adela.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Ela vzniklo osamostatnením domáckej skrátenej podoby viacerých ženských mien, najmä Alžbeta, Helena a Adela. Jeho pôvodný význam preto závisí od mena, z ktorého bolo utvorené.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Ela is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ELA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

14 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
24 MayOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended Calendar
16 December
Croatian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Ela
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Ely
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Ele
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Elu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Ela
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Ele
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Elou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ElkaElinkaEliEličkaEluška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Ela
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Ela! Elka! Eli!

Notable figures named Ela

14

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Ela Bhatt
IN
1933 – 2022Historical Figure

founder of the Self-Employed Women's Association of India (SEWA)

Éla
Fictional Character

fourth King of Israel (1 Kings 16)

Ela Gandhi
ZA
born 1940Notable Figure

South African politician

Ela Weber
DE
born 1966Notable Figure

German actress

Ela Peroci
SI
1922 – 2001Historical Figure

Children's writer, poet, journalist (1922–2001)

Ela Collins
US
1786 – 1848Historical Figure

American lawyer and politician (1786-1848)

Ela Q. May
Notable Figure

child actress of the Edwardian era

Ela Paul
DE
born 1982Notable Figure

German actress

Test how Ela sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Ela Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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