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Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: Active, alert; Nimble; Free; Brightness, splendor; Conscious; Rise; Seven

Eleu is a gender-neutral name with a variety of origns and meanings around the world. It can refer to the Hawaiian word ʻeleu, meaning “active,” “alert,” and “nimble.” If you can already imagine your little one being an active force of nature in your life, Eleu can make for a great fit. Eleu can also be an adorable nickname for the Greek name Eleutheria, which can translate to “free” and connect baby to the Greek personification of liberty. In India, this can have roots in the Kannada word elu, which can be spelled in various ways to mean “brightness,” “splendor,” “conscious,” “alert,” “rise,” or “seven.” No matter which translation connects better to baby, the name Eleu can give them plenty of inspiration.