Eleanor: name meaning and origin

Eleanor

from Aliénor; light

French · Girl · 3 syllables

Eleanor is a French name meaning "from Aliénor; light". It has 3 syllables, stressed on El, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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What does the name Eleanor mean?

Eleanor is a French name meaning "from Aliénor; light".

How many syllables are in Eleanor?

Eleanor has 3 syllables (El-ea-nor), with the stress usually on "El".

Is Eleanor a boy's or girl's name?

Eleanor is traditionally a girl's name.