Ela means “highest, superior, sublime”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish and Uyghur.
- Ela is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Ela mean?
ئەڭ ئېگىز، ئۈستۈن، ئالىيLiteral meaning
Ela is recorded on Wiktionary as a Turkish female given name. Its meaning and origin have not yet been checked against the sources for this site, so no meaning is given here until that research is done.[1,2]
Ela in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Ela mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ela and Elâ. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “highest, superior, sublime” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[2]
What does Ela mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەلا and Ela (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “highest, superior, sublime” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Ela come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Ela?
Ela is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Ela across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ElaLatin ElâLatin | Girl | same as above: “highest, superior, sublime” | Documented[2] |
| Uyghur | ئەلاArabic script | Boy | same as above: “highest, superior, sublime” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Ela
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Ela
Variants and linked names
- EbulelaBoy“father of Ela”
- ElagülGirl“highest, superior, sublime”
- ElaxanGirl“highest, superior, sublime”
- NurelaGirl“the name Ela with the epithet Nur”
- NurelaxanGirl“the name Ela with the epithet Nur”
- NurelemGirl“the name Ela with the epithet Nur”
- NureliqizGirl“the name Ela with the epithet Nur”
- NurelixanGirl“the name Ela with the epithet Nur”
Sibling names for Ela
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ela rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÖzerdalBoy“true man branch”same language (turkish)
- MehkemBoy“firm, steadfast”same language (uyghur)
- AqyolBoy“one who has good fortune”same language (uyghur)
- “fortunate lady”same language (uyghur)
- YücesanBoy“of high repute”same language (turkish)
- KanıkorUnisex“fiery, lively by nature”same language (turkish)
- “one who took the realm”same language (uyghur)
- RüştüBoy“maturity, right conduct”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ela
What does the name Ela mean?
Ela means “highest, superior, sublime”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish and Uyghur.
Is Ela a girl's or a boy's name?
Ela is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: boys.
Where does Ela come from?
Ela is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ela?
Ela is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Ela spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Ela (Latin), Elâ (Latin), ئەلا (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ela have?
Ela has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئەڭ ئېگىز، ئۈستۈن، ئالىي; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Ela”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93847713. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; listed as a female given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Ela”
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