Ella-Mae

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EL-uh-MAY'EL-luh-MAY'3 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
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MEANING

Ella means 'light' or 'beautiful fairy woman' and Mae is often considered a variant of 'May'Symbolizing 'spring' or 'the fifth month'.

ORIGIN

Germanic and English

ETYMOLOGY

Ella originates from the Old Germanic name Alia or Alia, while Mae is derived from the name of the Roman goddess Maia.

CULTURAL NOTES

Ella-Mae is often seen as a combination of traditional and modern influences, appealing for its melodic sound.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The use of hyphenated names became more popular in the 20th century as a way to combine familial or culturally significant names.

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