Elila

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eh-LEE-lah'eh-LEE-lah'3 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Calm

MEANING

Night

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'laylah' meaning night.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is often associated with calmness and serenity, akin to the peacefulness of night.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Hebrew-speaking communities, with references in ancient texts.

🇰🇪Swahili
Soft

MEANING

Beautiful

ORIGIN

Swahili

ETYMOLOGY

The name is thought to be a variation of 'Lila' or 'Layla', which are used in Swahili-speaking regions.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Swahili culture, beauty is often celebrated, and names reflecting this are popular.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has been used in both traditional and modern contexts across Eastern Africa.

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Elila - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations