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Eliann
Pronounced eh-lee-AHN /ɛ.liˈɑn/Medium
Meaning: A form of Elian — variously 'my God has answered' (Hebrew, from Eliana) and 'the sun; child of the sun' (a Spanish form of Aelianus, Latin); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Eliann is a form of Elian — variously 'my God has answered' (Hebrew, from Eliana) and 'the sun; child of the sun' (a Spanish form of Aelianus, Latin); used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'eh-lee-AHN').
In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Jewish families. Rare, my-God-has-answered at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Eliann mean?
Eliann is a form of Elian — variously 'my God has answered' (Hebrew) and 'the sun' (Latin); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Eliann?
It's said eh-lee-AHN /ɛ.liˈɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the third.
Is Eliann a boy or girl name?
Eliann is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Eliann?
Eliann is a very rare name in the U.S.