Ebony
/ehbuhnee/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Ebony is a English name meaning "Ebony wood". The name "Ebony" derives from the Middle English and Old French "ebene," which comes from the Ancient Egyptian "hbnj" via Greek "ebenos".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic ehbuhnee
IPA ɛbəni
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ehbuhnee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ebony
- · Ebony Haith - Basketball Player
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- · Ebony Wilkerson - Activist
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