Name meaning
Eloi
means “chosen”
- Origin
- Latin, via French
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- French, Catalan
- Spellings
- Éloi · Eloi · Eligius
- Say it
- ay-LWAH
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Éloi is the French form of Eligius, from the Latin eligere, to choose. Saint Eligius was a goldsmith and bishop, patron of metalworkers.
Roots
From Latin eligere (to choose).
Where it is used
Eligius is the Latin form.
Eloi name FAQ
What does the name Eloi mean?
Eloi means “chosen”. From Latin eligere (to choose).
Where does the name Eloi come from?
Eloi is of Latin, via French origin. Today it is used in French, Catalan families.
How do you pronounce Eloi?
Eloi is usually pronounced ay-LWAH.
Is Eloi a boy's or a girl's name?
Eloi is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Eloi?
Related spellings and forms include Éloi, Eligius.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.