What Does the Name El Mean
The name El comes from Near Eastern Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of El below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
El Name Meaning
Near Eastern MythologyFrom a Semitic word meaning "god", perhaps originally derived from a root meaning "power". This was the name of the chief Semitic god, the father of the gods and mankind. In some cases it was...
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