♀ Name Ellen

Q: What does the name Ellen mean?

Ellen means 'torch' (from ancient Greek 'helénē/ἑλένη') and 'beautiful', 'light', 'bright' and 'shining' (from ancient Greek 'hēlios/ἥλιος' = sun/sunlight/sunshine). The name is also derived from ancient Greek 'selēnē/σελήνη' meaning 'moon'.

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Ellen is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Ellen come from?

Ellen is an English and Danish short form of Helen and a diminutive of Eleonore.

What does the name Ellen mean?

Ellen means “torch” (from ancient Greek “helénē/ἑλένη”) and “beautiful”, “light”, “bright” and “shining” (from ancient Greek “hēlios/ἥλιος” = sun/sunlight/sunshine). The name is also derived from ancient Greek “selēnē/σελήνη” meaning “moon”.

Pronunciation of Ellen

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Variants

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Popularity of the name Ellen

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