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Eliette is a feminine first name that is considered a diminutive of Elie, a French variant of Elias. In Hebrew, the name carries the meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
What does the name Eliette mean?
Eliette is a feminine diminutive of the name Elie, which in turn is a French derivative of the Hebrew name Elias. Translated, the name means 'my God is Yahweh'. The original Hebrew name 'êlı̂yâhû (אֵלִיָּהוּ) has the short form 'êlı̂yâh (אֵלִיָּה), which consists of the ancient Hebrew components 'ēl (אֵל) for 'God' and yâh (יָה) for 'the name of God'. In the Bible, Elias is described as a significant and righteous prophet who vehemently opposed the worship of Baal. The masculine form of the name is Elian. Other variants include Eliane, Elyana, Eljana, Aliana, Elianna, Elianne, Elijana, Elliana, Ellianna, Ellyana, Elyanna, Aeliana, Eliene, Eliani, Eliania, Elianka, Iliana, Ilijana, Illiana, Ilyanna, Yliana, Ilija, Iliya, and Ilinka.
Where does the name Eliette come from?
The name Eliette has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'my God is Yahweh'. The word components consist of 'ēl for 'God' and yâh for 'the name of God'. The French-speaking region also plays a role in the name's origin.
How do you pronounce Eliette?
The pronunciation of Eliette is three syllables and gently flowing: 'E-li-et-te' [eˈliːɛtə]. The bright, elongated syllable '-li-' gives the name lightness and elegance in the middle. The gentle ending '-ette' provides a fine, almost French-sounding conclusion. Eliette has a delicate and melodic sound - feminine, light, and with subtle refinement.
When is the name day of Eliette?
The name day for Eliette is celebrated on March 24 and July 20.
Popularity
In Germany, Eliette is one of the less common first names. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 2,584th. In the last ten years, Eliette has been given as a first name approximately 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,718th.
Nicknames & pet names
Eli / Elita / Ella / Elli / Iette
Famous people
- Eliette Abécassis (French writer)
- Eliette Abecassis (writer from France)
- Eliette von Karajan (artist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Eliette
Where does the name Eliette come from?
Eliette has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is a feminine diminutive of the name Elie, which is a French derivative of the Hebrew name Elias.
What does the name Eliette mean?
The name Eliette means 'my God is Yahweh'. The components consist of 'ēl' for 'God' and 'yâh' for 'the name of God'.
How popular is the name Eliette?
Eliette is a relatively rare name, but it has gained popularity in recent years, especially in French-speaking countries.