Ellul is a Maltese surname. Originally Hellul, the name was found in Calatrasi, Sicily in 1178 and in Malta in 1419 (Casali Dragu, Gazara, and Maritatu). It is likely derived from Siculo-Arabic أيلول (aylūl), being a nickname for someone born in September.[1]
Notable people with the surname include:
- Andy Ellul (born 1975), Maltese politician
- Anthony Ellul (born August 1966), Maltese judge
- Jacques Ellul (1912–1994), French (Maltese heritage) philosopher, sociologist, theologian, and Christian anarchist
- Massimo Ellul (born 1970), Maltese businessman
- Emanuel Ellul, Maltese economist
- Salvatore Ellul, Maltese architect
- Mattias Ellul, Maltese footballer
- Matthew Ellul, Maltese footballer
See also
- Elul (month)
References
- ^ “The Meaning and Origin of Ellul”. MaltaDaily.mt. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 28 March 2026.