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Eleonora

Girl · Greek · Long name

Meaning
Light, of the shining one, of the sun ray

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
eh-leh-oh-NOH-rah
Origin
Greek

Italian form of Eleanor, from Old French/Provençal.

Popularity
Uncommon in Italy (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, Italian

Commonly used in: Italy, United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • EleanorFrench / English

    English form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Eleonora Duse

    1858–1924

    Italian actress, one of the greatest theatrical performers of her era.

Similar names

Matched on shared origin, language, or verified meaning themes. Spelling similarity alone is not treated as a linguistic relationship.

Eleanor

EL-uh-nor

Girl · French

Meaning: Light, sun ray, shining one

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Alessandro

ah-leh-SAN-dro

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Meaning: Defender of men, protector of mankind

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Caterina

kah-teh-REE-nuh

Girl · Greek

Meaning: Pure, each of the two

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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