Surname · Greek
Κέλλη
“a lively and bright-headed woman”·“a warrior”·“one who defends”
Κέλλη is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Kelli.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Κέλλη is Kelli written in the Greek alphabet. Kelli is a variant of Kelly. One Irish interpretation is “a lively and bright-headed woman.” Kelli is a variant of Kelley. Interpretations include “a warrior” and “one who defends”. These belong to different or overlapping naming contexts.
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Where it comes from
Κέλλη is Kelli written in the Greek alphabet. Kelli is a variant of Kelly. Kelly has been associated with Irish Gaelic and Irish naming traditions. Kelli is a variant of Kelley. An origin associated with Kelley is Celtic.
Explained through its name family
Κέλλη’s family of names
In Greek usage, Κέλλη as a surname has a transliteration in Kelli.
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