Name Meaning & Origin
"A temple cave complex in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
The Ellora Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Aurangabad, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut cave complexes in the world, with artwork dating from AD 600–1000, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain caves. The complex is a leading example of Indian rock-cut architecture, and several are not strictly "caves" in that they have no roof. Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot-shaped monument dedicated to the god Shiva. The Kailash temple excavation also features sculptures depicting various Hindu deities as well as relief panels summarizing the two major Hindu epics.
The Ellora Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Aurangabad, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut cave complexes in the world, with artwork dating from AD 600–1000, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain caves. The complex is a leading example of Indian rock-cut architecture, and several are not strictly "caves" in that they have no roof. Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot-shaped monument dedicated to the god Shiva. The Kailash temple excavation also features sculptures depicting various Hindu deities as well as relief panels summarizing the two major Hindu epics.
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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Root element "Ellora" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A temple cave complex in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~922 people named Ellora in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 66 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Ellora is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 6.
Ellora is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 922 people in the United States are named Ellora. The name peaked in 2023 with 66 recorded uses.
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