Surname · Greek
Έλλε
“shining light”·“the shining light”·“from a foreign land”
Έλλε is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Elle.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Έλλε is Elle written in the Greek alphabet. In English use, Elle is a diminutive of Eleanor. Eleanor is sometimes interpreted through Helen as “shining light,” but the connection to Helen is disputed. Another proposed explanation starts with a Germanic element ali, “other” or “foreign.” Neither proposal supplies a securely established full meaning. Elle is a short form of Ellen. In English use, Ellen carries the interpretation “the shining light.” Elle is a variant of Ella. One German interpretation is “from a foreign land.” In English use, Elle connects to the Ariel name family through Arielle. Interpretations include “a lioness of God” (Hebrew) and “a lion of God” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.
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Where it comes from
Έλλε is Elle written in the Greek alphabet. In English use, Elle is a diminutive of Eleanor. Eleanor reached English through an Old French reshaping of the Old Provençal name Alienor. Eleanor’s deeper linguistic origin is uncertain, despite the well-documented medieval route into England. Elle is a short form of Helen. A possible origin is Greek, although the derivation remains uncertain. Elle is a variant of Ella. An origin associated with Ella is Germanic. In English use, Elle connects to the Ariel name family through Arielle. An origin associated with Ariel is Hebrew.
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Έλλε’s family of names
In Greek usage, Έλλε as a surname has a transliteration in Elle.
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