Ethel
/ehthihl/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Ethel is a English name meaning "Righteous; noble". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain. Origin is uncertain for male usage. Traditionally, for the feminine name, it's Old English, derived from "æðel" meaning noble.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic ehthihl
IPA ɛθɪl
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ehthihl. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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