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Name Origin

Elio is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It is a shortened form of the name Elijah, which means 'My God is Yahweh' in Hebrew.

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Famous People

Elio Petri (1938-1982)

Film director, screenwriter

  • Won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for 'Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion' (1970)
  • Known for his politically charged and surrealist films

Elio Di Rupo (1951-)

Politician

  • Served as Prime Minister of Belgium from 2011 to 2014
  • First Belgian Prime Minister of Italian origin

Elio Vittorini (1908-1966)

Writer, novelist

  • Key figure in Italian neorealism
  • Known for novels like 'Conversazione in Sicilia' and 'Uomini e no'

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Luna

Both Elio and Luna have celestial origins, evoking a sense of wonder and beauty.

Nico

Elio and Nico share a similar short and strong sound, with Italian roots.