Eldho
Eldho is common first male name of St Thomas Christians in the South Indian state of Kerala. Variations of the name are Eldo / Yeldho / Eldhos / Eldhose; Yeldos or Eldos. The name is of Aramaic origin and means "Birth of the Christ". The persons given the name of Eldho / Yeldho are normally baptized in St. [Thomas Church, Kothamangalam|Mar Thoma Cheria Pally] at Kothamangalam, Kerala India.
The person is named Eldho/Yeldho in honour of the Saint Baselios Yeldo.
Notable people with Eldho name and derivatives:
- Baselios Yeldo, Saint of the Syriac Orthodox Church
- Eldo Abraham, Indian Politician
- Eldhose Alias, Indian composer, singer and lyricist
- Eldhose Kunnappilly, Indian Politician
- Eldhose Paul, Indian athlete
- Eldo T. Ridgway, American Physician and Politician