Eleonora
/e-leo-NO-ra/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Eleonora is a English name meaning "Pity". The etymology is debated. It is possibly derived from the Old Provençal name Aliénor, which is of uncertain origin, perhaps from the Germanic element *ali- meaning "other" or the Greek word eleos meaning "light".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic e-leo-NO-ra
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as e-leo-NO-ra. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Eleonora
- · Eleonora Duse - Italian actress
- · Eleonora Gonzaga - Duchess of Urbino
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