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    Meaning
    • Bright or shining light
    • Greek: Eleanor comes from the Old French Aliénor, of uncertain meaning, possibly from the Provençal 'the other Aenor'. Eleanor of Aquitaine made it famous.
    • Greek: Light; shining light. variant of helen; a variant of helen introduced into britain in 12th century ad by king henry iis wife, eleanor of aquitaine
    • English: The shining light
    OriginUnknown originGreek, English
    Native script——
    GenderGirlGirl, Unisex, Boy
    Popularity
    US rank #35 (2017)
    Syllables33
    First letterEE
    Rashi——
    Numerology4: stability, hard work and loyalty1: leadership, independence and new beginnings

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