Ebony

Ebony Meaning & Origin

About Ebony
The name Ebony is of English origin and is derived from the name of the dark, dense wood that comes from the ebony tree. Ebony is known for its rich, deep black color and its durability. As a name, Ebony is often associated with strength, elegance, and beauty. It is a name that symbolizes resilience and the ability to withstand challenges, much like the ebony wood itself.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ebony are female.

Ebony Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -15.15% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E1050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 B AH0 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛbəni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ebony in Braille

Here's how to represent Ebony in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ebony in braille

How to Spell the Name Ebony in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ebony using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ebony in sign language

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