Έλλα
Ella
Έλλα is the Greek form of the female given name Ella.
Έλλα is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Ella.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, saying the similar-sounding word έλα with a rising intonation is used to express 'no way!' or 'get out of here!' during a conversation.
- While Έλλα is a name, the nearly identical word έλα is the imperative form of the verb 'to come', making it one of the most common words in the Greek language.
- The double 'λ' (lambda) in Έλλα follows the Greek rule of gemination, where the consonant is held slightly longer than a single 'λ'.
Examples in context
- Η Έλλα είναι πολύ ευγενική.I Élla eínai polý evgenikí.Ella is very kind.
- Μια φίλη μου, η Έλλα, έρχεται απόψε.Mia fíli mou, i Élla, érchetai apópse.A friend of mine, Ella, is coming tonight.
- Γνώρισα την Έλλα στο πανεπιστήμιο.Gnórisa tin Élla sto panepistímio.I met Ella at the university.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Anastasia are talking about a mutual friend.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίδες την Έλλα σήμερα;Eides tin Ella simera?Did you see Ella today?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι, δεν την είδα.Ochi, den tin eida.No, I didn't see her.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΗ Έλλα είπε ότι θα έρθαν.I Ella eipe oti tha erthan.Ella said they would come.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα την καλέσω τώρα.Tha tin kaleso tora.I will call her now.
