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Elijio
How to Pronounce Elijio
Pronounced eh-LEE-hee-oh /ɛˈliː.hi.oʊ/Low
Meaning: Elijio is a Spanish spelling of Eligio, which comes from the Latin Eligius, itself from eligere, 'to choose,' giving the meaning 'the chosen one.' The name honors Saint Eligius, a seventh-century bishop and patron of metalworkers. The j spelling reflects Spanish pronunciation, and the devout heritage is carried faithfully.Low
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History & Origin
Elijio spells the Spanish Eligio, from the Latin Eligius and eligere, 'to choose,' so its meaning is 'chosen.' It carries the memory of Saint Eligius, and its use has been strongest among Hispanic families, staying uncommon overall in the United States.
Elijio appeared in modest numbers across the twentieth century, peaking around 1991 with still only about fifteen boys a year. A man named Elijio at that peak would be in his thirties today, and the name keeps its steady, faith-rooted Spanish character.
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What does the name Elijio mean?
It is a Spanish spelling of Eligio, from the Latin Eligius, 'chosen one,' from eligere, 'to choose.'
How do you pronounce Elijio?
It is said eh-LEE-hee-oh /ɛˈliː.hi.oʊ/ - four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Elijio a boy or girl name?
Elijio is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Elijio?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties.