Pele

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PEH-leh'PEH-lay'2 syllables
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈHawaiian
Fiery

MEANING

Volcano goddess

ORIGIN

Hawaiian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the name of the goddess of fire and volcanoes in Hawaiian mythology.

CULTURAL NOTES

Pele is revered in Hawaiian culture as the creator of the Hawaiian islands.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Pele has been worshipped in Hawaiian culture for centuries, with many legends surrounding her fiery presence.

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΉPortuguese
Smooth

MEANING

Skin

ORIGIN

Portuguese

ETYMOLOGY

From the Portuguese word 'pele' meaning skin.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name gained worldwide recognition as the nickname of the famous Brazilian footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The footballer Pele is often regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, popularizing the name globally.

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Pele - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations