Etel

Etel is a female first name that is considered a Hungarian short form of Etelka. It is also derived from Etele and carries the meaning 'the Fatherly' in this context.

What does the name Etel mean?

Etel is a female first name that is regarded as a Hungarian short form of Etelka. It is derived from Etele and means in this sense 'the Fatherly.' Additionally, it is connected to the old German name Adela and has the meaning 'the Noble.' In the Finnish context, the name Etel is also found, where it represents a variant of the English name Ethel. Here too, it means 'the Noble' or 'the Noble one.' An alternative form is Etka. Furthermore, Etel is also used as a surname.

Where does the name Etel come from?

The etymology of Etel is of Gothic and Old English origin, with the meanings 'the Fatherly' or 'the Noble' being prominent. The name is composed of the Gothic elements atha or atta, meaning 'the Father,' and ila, a diminutive suffix, or from the Old High German adal, meaning 'noble, distinguished, of noble birth, from a noble family.' In Old English, noble is also aedel. The languages in which the name occurs are Finnish and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Etel?

Etel is pronounced like 'E-tel.'

When is the name day of Etel?

The name day for Etel is celebrated on January 7 and October 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Etel is a relatively common first name. In 2014, it reached the 2,714th place in the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Etel was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,043rd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Etel is available through rankings in various countries' name charts.

Nicknames & pet names

Eta / Eti

Famous people

• Etel Adnan (poet from Lebanon)
• Etel Billig (actress from the USA)
• Etel Fodor-Mittag (Hungarian photographer)
• Etel Röhr (dancer)