Surname · Greek
Έλλης
“Jehovah is my God”·“noble”·“kind”
Έλλης is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Ellis.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Έλλης is Ellis written in the Greek alphabet. In English use, Ellis carries the interpretation “Jehovah is my God.” In French use, Ellis has a related form in Alice. Alice’s older Germanic elements mean “noble” and “kind” or “type.” The connection with nobility belongs to the name’s linguistic roots. In French use, Ellis has a related form in Elijah. Interpretations include “yahweh is God” and “jehovah is my God” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions. Ellis is a variant of Ellyce. In English use, Ellyce carries the interpretation “the Lord is my God.” Ellis is a form of Elias. In Hebrew use, Elias carries the interpretation “Jehovah is my God.” In English use, Ellis is an affectionate form of Elizabeth. “God is my oath” is the etymological interpretation given for Elisabeth, the same name in a different spelling. “My God is bountiful” is another recorded interpretation, but the two should be kept distinct rather than blended into one literal translation.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Έλλης is Ellis written in the Greek alphabet. An origin associated with this spelling is Welsh.
Explained through its name family
Έλλης’s family of names
In Greek usage, Έλλης as a surname has a transliteration in Ellis.
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