- Meaning
- Hazel-eyed
- Origin
- Turkish
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- Turkish
What people expect from a Ela
Ela is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about love. A name can't give a child love, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Ela: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Ela
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Hazel-eyed".
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Iceland has a Naming Committee. A new name must fit Icelandic grammar and spelling, or it's refused.
Icelandic Personal Names ActQuestions about Ela
What does the name Ela mean?
Ela is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning "Hazel-eyed".
Is Ela a boy or girl name?
Ela is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Ela?
Ela is rare in the US. It is used in Turkish.
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