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Elia

/uh-ⱢEYEUH/
English Female

Elia is a English name meaning "Elia is often associated with variations of the name Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh' or 'The Lord is my God.' It can also be seen as a short form of other names or a name with independent origins, potentially representing light or brightness.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The name's etymology is complex. It is often considered a feminine form of Elijah, which originates from the Hebrew name Eliyahu ('my God is Yahweh'). It could also have independent roots from other languages implying 'light'.

Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic uh-ⱢEYEUH
IPA əˈɫaɪə

Say it as uh-ⱢEYEUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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