Eleanor
/ehluhnɚ/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Eleanor is a English name meaning "Pity". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, BE, Bahrain. Origin is unknown for male usage; the standard etymology is Provençal, from *Aliénor*, possibly related to Greek *eleos* meaning "compassion, mercy".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic ehluhnɚ
IPA ɛlənɚ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ehluhnɚ. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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