Elem
Fact sheet
- Name
- Elem
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Elem for girls is a diminutive of the name Suelem. In translation, it means 'the dreaming one' and is derived from the Spanish word sueño, which means 'dream'.
What does the name Elem mean?
Elem is not only a girl's name but also has a male form in Turkish. Here, it metaphorically means 'the one who mourns' or 'the pain', with roots in the Arabic word elem, which means 'sorrow', 'suffering', and 'pain'. In Russian, the name Elem (Элем) is interpreted as a combination of the surnames 'Engels', 'Lenin', and 'Marx'.
Where does the name Elem come from?
The name Elem is a female first name with Arabic and Spanish origins and means 'the dreaming one'. The linguistic roots are: sueño = dream (Spanish) and elem = sorrow, suffering, pain (Arabic). The languages in which this name appears are Brazilian, Spanish, and Turkish.
How do you pronounce Elem?
Elem is pronounced like 'E-Lem'.
Popularity
In Germany, Elem is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. The best placement was achieved in 2015 with rank 4,092. In the last ten years, Elem has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.
Frequently asked questions about the name Elem
What is the origin of the name Elem?
Elem is a female first name with Arabic and Spanish origins that appears in languages such as Brazilian, Spanish, and Turkish.
What does the name Elem mean?
The name Elem means 'the dreaming one' in Spanish, while in Arabic it is also associated with 'sorrow', 'suffering', and 'pain'.
How popular is the name Elem?
The popularity of the name Elem varies by region and culture, but it is not widely used and has gained popularity in certain countries.