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Neli

Neli is a short form or variant of names like Nellie or Cornelia, often carrying meanings tied to light or compassion.

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Mia
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Sophia
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Theodore
Greek · From Greek 'Theodoros' meaning gift of God, borne by saints and a U.S. president.
Lucas
Latin · From Latin Lucas, derived from Greek Loukas meaning 'from Lucania' or associated with lux, 'light'.
Sebastian
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Jack
English · Medieval diminutive of John via 'Jankin,' ultimately from Hebrew meaning God is gracious.
Sofia
Greek · From Greek 'sophia' meaning wisdom; one of the most internationally popular names across cultures.
Luca
Italian · Italian form of Luke, from Greek 'Loukas' meaning from Lucania or light.
Elias
Hebrew · Greek form of Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyyahu meaning 'my God is Yahweh.'
Alexander
Greek · From Greek 'Alexandros' meaning defender of the people, borne by Alexander the Great.
Eleanor
French · Possibly from Provençal 'aliénor' or Greek 'eleos' meaning 'compassion'; borne by Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Luke
Greek · From Greek 'Loukas' meaning 'from Lucania,' borne by the New Testament evangelist.
Thomas
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Chloe
Greek · From Greek 'khloe' meaning young green shoot or blooming, an epithet of the goddess Demeter.

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