Eloa
Meaning of Eloa
The name Eloa is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, with roots in Portuguese culture. Pronounced as eh-LOH-ah in Portuguese and eh-LOH-uh in English, this melodious name carries a gentle yet distinctive sound that sets it apart. Eloa can be seen as a variation of the name Elora, which shares similar phonetic qualities. Despite its rarity, Eloa has been steadily gaining popularity in the United States over recent years. In 2023 and 2022, it was chosen by 23 families each year, ranking at 5368 and 5457 respectively. Though less common before then, with occurrences ranging from 6 to 9 between 2019 and 2021, its growing appeal suggests that more parents are drawn to its elegant simplicity and cultural richness. If you are looking for a name that is both unique and meaningful, Eloa might just be the perfect choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as eh-LOH-ah (/ɛˈlo.ɐ/)
English
- Pronunced as eh-LOH-uh (/ɛˈloʊ.ə/)
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Notable People Named Eloa
| The Eloá Pimentel hostage crisis involved the kidnapping and tragic murder of 15-year-old Brazilian girl Eloá Cristina Pimentel by her ex-boyfriend, Lindemberg Alves, and received significant media attention due to police errors and the lengthy 100-hour hostage situation. |
