Meaning and history
From a Semitic root meaning “god,” this term was used as a title for several Semitic deities. Among the Canaanites, it was the name of the chief god, regarded as the father of the gods and of humankind, while the Hebrews used it as a designation for Yahweh.
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20232023: 5 births, rank #12,239
In 2023, 5 babies were recorded with the name El, ranking #12,239 among boys.