Eilith
e(i)-li-th
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Noble war, seasoned warrior; The bringer
Eilith is an intriguing name for your little enigma. Although the exact origins of this mysterious moniker are shrouded in mystery, some sources link Eilith to Ailith, a feminine name with Anglo-Saxon roots meaning "noble war" or “seasoned warrior.” Eilith could also be considered a shortened form of Eilithia, a Greek girl's name thought to mean "the bringer" and related to the goddess of childbirth and midwifery, Eileithya. Whatever battles baby may face in life, the name Eilith will remind them of all they bring to the table.
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Name Doctor, Elithia
Behind the Name, Ailith, May 2018
Behind the Name, Æðelgyð, January 2024
HamariWeb, Ailith Name Meaning
Britannica, Eileithyia, Greek mythology, February 2018
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