Meanings
proper noun
- A male given name.
- Elvis Presley (1935–1977), a popular American rock-and-roll singer.
nounElvis (plural Elvises or Elvii)
- An impersonator of Elvis Presley.
- computingAn Elvis operator.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounstreet name for lysergic acid diethylamide
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Origin
From the anglicisation of the Irish name of Saint Ailbe (Saint Elvis), also known as Saint Eilfyw or Eilfw. Ultimate origin is uncertain.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Arabic إِلْفِيس
- إِلْفِيس (ʔilfis)a male given name
Bulgarian Е́лвис
- Е́лвис (Élvis)a male given name
Chinese Mandarin 埃爾維斯 /埃尔维斯, 貓王 /猫王
- 埃爾維斯 /埃尔维斯 (Āi'ěrwéisī)a male given name
- 貓王 /猫王 (Māowáng)Elvis Presley
Japanese エルヴィス
- エルヴィス (Eruvisu)a male given name
Korean 엘비스
- 엘비스 (Elbiseu)a male given name
Portuguese Elvis, Elvis
- Elvisa male given name
- Elvisimpersonator of Elvis Presley
Russian Э́лвис
- Э́лвис (Élvis)a male given name
Rhymes & wordplay
Anagrams
Cite this entry
APA
Elvis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Elvis
MLA
“Elvis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Elvis. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Elvis,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Elvis.
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