Jelica
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- Jelica
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The first name Jelica is a Serbo-Croatian diminutive of Jelena, which has its origin in Helena. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the Shining', 'the Radiant', 'the Gleaming', 'the Beautiful', 'the Torch', or 'the Moon'.
What does the name Jelica mean?
Jelica is a Serbo-Croatian diminutive form of the name Jelena, which is derived from Helena. The translations include terms like 'the Shining', 'the Radiant', 'the Gleaming', 'the Beautiful', 'the Torch', and 'the Moon'. The roots of the name lie in Ancient Greek, derived from helénē (ἑλένη), meaning 'the Torch', 'the Light', or 'the Shine', as well as hēlios (ἥλιος) for 'the Sun' or selēnē (σελήνη) for 'the Moon'. Additionally, Jelica is considered a diminutive of Jelisaveta, a variant of the biblical name Elisabeth, whose origin can be found in Ancient Hebrew. Its meaning includes 'God is perfect' and 'God has sworn', composed of ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which contains the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'Oath', 'Vow', or 'Seven' (the number of fullness). Furthermore, Jelica is a Slavic name derived from 'jelica', meaning 'the little fir tree'. Variants of the name include Jelika, Jela, Jele, Jelina, Yalena, Ilona, Ilena, and Yelin.
Where does the name Jelica come from?
The etymology of Jelica is both Ancient Greek and Ancient Hebrew, with the meaning 'the Shining'. In Ancient Greek, the derivation from Jelena is found: helénē (ἑλένη) stands for 'the Torch', 'the Light', and 'the Shine', while hēlios (ἥλιος) means 'the Sun' and selēnē (σελήνη) means 'the Moon'. In Ancient Hebrew, the name comes from Jelisaveta, where ʾēl (אֵל) means 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) means 'Oath', 'Vow', or 'Seven' (the number of fullness). The languages in which the name appears are Croatian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, and Slavic.
How do you pronounce Jelica?
Jelica is pronounced ye-LITZA.
When is the name day of Jelica?
The name days for Jelica are on April 26, May 21, August 18, October 29, and November 15.
Popularity
In Germany, Jelica is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2013 at 3,816th. Over the last ten years, Jelica has been used about 20 times as a first name, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.
Nicknames & pet names
Elica / Jeca / Jela / Jeli
Famous people
- Jelica Batarilo (actress)
- Jelica Pavlicic (sprinter from Yugoslavia)
- Jelica Sumic Riha (Slovenian philosopher)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jelica
What is the origin of the name Jelica?
Jelica has both Ancient Greek and Ancient Hebrew roots. The name is derived from Jelena, which means 'the Torch' or 'the Shine' in Ancient Greek. It is also considered a diminutive of Jelisaveta, which has its origin in Ancient Hebrew.
What does the name Jelica mean?
The meaning of Jelica includes terms like 'the Shining', 'the Radiant', and 'the Beautiful'. The name is also associated with 'God is perfect' when considering its Ancient Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jelica?
Jelica is primarily found in Croatian and Serbian regions, where it is appreciated as a traditional name. However, its popularity can vary and is relatively moderate in international comparison.