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Elio
Sun
Origin
Greek
Used in
it
Origin and meaning of Elio
Elio comes from the Greek Hḗlios (Ἥλιος), 'sun': in Greek myth Helios was the god who crossed the sky each day in his solar chariot. The name carries an image of light, warmth and vital energy. In Italian it is a classic yet uncommon boys' name, chosen by those who love short names with a mythological root; outside Italy it remains fairly rare.
Variants around the world
How Elio sounds in other languages.
HeliosHélio
Famous people
- Elio Vittorini— writer
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