Eila - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Eila

AY-lah'AY-luh'2 syllables
🇫🇮Finnish
Bright

MEANING

Light

ORIGIN

Nordic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Finnish word 'eilinen' meaning 'yesterday', often associated with light

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Finland and Estonia, Eila is associated with brightness and dawn.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Eila gained popularity in the early 20th century in Finland and is often found in Nordic fairy tales.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Soft

MEANING

Oak tree

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Comes from the Hebrew word 'elah' meaning 'oak tree'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew culture, oak trees symbolize strength and endurance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the oak tree is a symbol of power and longevity in many cultures.

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