El: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֵל
Pronounced EL
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of El
El is an ancient Hebrew word meaning a supreme power, divinity. A short, powerful name given to both boys and girls.
El in Hebrew
El is written אל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 31 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- MeaningGod
- PronunciationEL
- Hebrewאל
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
El was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about El
What does the name El mean?
El is an ancient Hebrew word meaning a supreme power, divinity. A short, powerful name given to both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce El?
El is pronounced EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write El in Hebrew?
El is written אל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵל).
What is the gematria of El?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אל adds up to 31 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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This name in Hebrew: אל
