ebony

Embrace the deep allure of 'ebony' with names that evoke richness, strength, and sophisticated beauty. From names meaning 'dark' or 'black' to those inspired by the night sky, dark woods, or precious dark gemstones, this collection celebrates profound elegance. Perfect for parents seeking names with a strong, mysterious, and deeply beautiful resonance, reflecting timeless qualities associated with this luxurious and striking concept.

40 names from diverse cultures

Melanie Greek This name means 'black' or 'dark'. Melvin Irish Derived from an Old Irish name meaning 'dark chieftain' or 'dark brow'. Kuro Japanese This name directly means 'black'. Ciara Irish Meaning 'dark-haired' or 'black'. Kieran Irish This name means 'little dark one'. Nigella Latin Derived from 'nigellus', meaning 'dark' or 'black'. Nigel Latin Meaning 'dark' or 'black'. Ebony English (from Greek) Referring to a dense, dark, hardwood tree. Cole English Meaning 'charcoal' or 'black'. Corvus Latin Meaning 'raven', a bird known for its dark plumage. Raven English Named after the large, black-plumaged bird. Maura Irish Meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy'. Mauro Italian/Spanish Meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. Kali Sanskrit Meaning 'the black one' or 'time'. Krishna Sanskrit Meaning 'black', 'dark', or 'dark-blue'. Layla Arabic Meaning 'night'. Leila Arabic Meaning 'night'. Nyx Greek Meaning 'night', the primordial goddess of night. Donovan Irish Meaning 'dark brown chieftain'. Duffy Irish Meaning 'dark' or 'black'. Morris Latin Meaning 'dark-skinned'. Dougal Scottish Meaning 'dark stranger' or 'dark foreigner'. Collier English Meaning 'charcoal burner' or 'coal miner'. Cinder English Meaning 'burnt ember' or 'ash'. Umbra Latin Meaning 'shade' or 'shadow'. Obsidian English Named after the hard, dark, glass-like volcanic rock. Jet English Named after the deep black mineral, often polished. Onyx Greek Meaning 'claw' or 'fingernail', referring to a black gemstone. Kohl Arabic Referring to a black pigment used as an eye cosmetic. Sable French Meaning 'black', often referring to dark fur. Nero Latin Meaning 'black'. Bruna Germanic Meaning 'brown' or 'dark brown'. Bruno Germanic Meaning 'brown' or 'dark brown'. Gethin Welsh Meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy'. Vesper Latin Meaning 'evening star' or 'evening'. Zila Hebrew Meaning 'shadow'. Shade English Meaning 'darkness' or 'shadow'. Keir Gaelic Meaning 'dark-skinned'. Koa Hawaiian Named after a species of large tree native to Hawaii, known for its strong, often dark, wood. Midnight English Referring to the middle of the night.

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