Elino

Elino is the masculine variant of the name Elina, which in turn is a form of Helena, derived from the ancient Greek Helene. The meanings are 'the shining', 'the radiant', 'the gleaming', 'the sun-like', 'the beautiful', 'the torch', or also 'the moon'.

What does the name Elino mean?

Elino is the masculine form of the name Elina and is connected to Helena, which has its origin in the ancient Greek Helene. The meanings include 'the shining', 'the radiant', 'the gleaming', 'the sun-like', 'the beautiful', 'the torch', and 'the moon'. The name has its roots in Ancient Greek and goes back to the words helénē (ἑλένη), meaning 'the torch', 'the light', and 'the brightness', as well as hēlios (ἥλιος), meaning 'the sun', 'the sunlight', and 'the sunbeams'. Additionally, selēnē (σελήνη) for 'the moon' could also be a source. In Celtic, it means 'water of life'. It is also conceivable that Elino is an onomatopoeic variation of Lino.

Where does the name Elino come from?

The name Elino has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the shining'. The etymology consists of helénē (ἑλένη) for 'the torch', 'the light', and 'the brightness' as well as hēlios (ἥλιος) for 'the sun', 'the sunlight', and 'the sunbeams' or selēnē (σελήνη) for 'the moon'. The name is also found in Portuguese.

How do you pronounce Elino?

The pronunciation of Elino is three syllables and pleasantly soft. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'E-li-no' [eˈliːno]. It begins with a clear E sound that conveys lightness. The stressed middle syllable with a long I brings brightness to the sound, while the final O gently rounds off the name. Elino has a melodic and modern appeal that feels friendly and balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Elino enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,019th in the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been used about 150 times as a first name, placing it 1,919th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,327th. In international comparison, the popularity of Elino is reflected in the first name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Eli / Lino