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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Hazel (eye color)
- Origin
- Turkish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EH-lah
Ela is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning hazel, as in the eye color. It's pronounced EH-lah, and its short, clean sound has a modern, worldly feel that travels easily.
Meaning & Origin of Ela
Meaning: Hazel (eye color).
Origin: Turkish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ela
EH-lahIPA /ˈɛlɑː/
Popularity of Ela
Ela ranked #1713 in the U.S. in 2024, with 118 girls given the name. Its highest rank was #942 back in 1903, when 14 girls received it.
Names Like Ela
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FAQ
What does the name Ela mean?
Hazel (eye color). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ela?
Ela is pronounced EH-lah (IPA: /ˈɛlɑː/).
Is Ela a popular name right now?
Ela peaked at #942 in 1903 and is ranked #1713 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1887–2024.)
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