Neli - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Neli

NEH-lee'NEL-ee'2 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
Bright

MEANING

Light

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Greek culture, light is often associated with knowledge and enlightenment.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Helen, from which Neli is derived, has been used in various forms throughout history, most notably by Helen of Troy.

🇭🇺Hungarian
Soft

MEANING

Shining light

ORIGIN

Hungarian

ETYMOLOGY

Variant of the name Helen, adapted into Hungarian.

CULTURAL NOTES

Neli is a common diminutive form of names ending in -nel or -nella.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In Hungary, diminutive forms are widely used in everyday life as terms of endearment.

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