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I have one of the grandsons of Rashi (http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/biography/rashi.html) as "Elyona", or "Eliona". It's weird because I've never, ever, encountered that name anywhere else. I'm not even sure of the meaning.
I also think there *might* be a confusion with his sister Elvina.
Could someone help? Andy maybe?
~~ Claire ~~
I also think there *might* be a confusion with his sister Elvina.
Could someone help? Andy maybe?
~~ Claire ~~
This message was edited 3/13/2005, 8:07 AM
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A quick google check confirmed, that Elyona is also used as a personal name, but as far as I can see it's feminine. The Hebrew vacabulary word "elyon / elyona (f.)" means "the highest". It's also used as part of a name of a Kanaanite god in the Hebrew Bible (Gen 14,18ff.), (here and) elsewhere identified with the God of the Jews: "El Elyon, creator of heaven and earth".
So as a masculine name Elyona does appear somewhat strange.
So as a masculine name Elyona does appear somewhat strange.
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I know Elion as a Jewish surname ... but the -a is puzzling!
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