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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Diety, God; Light, sunray

El is a gender-neutral name with Hebrew and Greek origins that packs plenty of meaning in the two letters it holds. In the Hebrew language, El means “deity” or “god,” and is a unique choice if you want to teach baby that there’s more to life than the physical world. El can also be used as a shortened version of Greek names Eleanor or Helen, which translates to "light" or “sunray.” As you and baby spend time together under the sun, you will be reminded of the warmth that baby brings to your life.