Ellen

Ellen Meaning & Origin

About Ellen
The name Ellen is of English origin and is derived from the Greek name Helen, meaning "bright" or "shining light." It is a feminine name that has been popular throughout history and is associated with qualities such as intelligence, kindness, and beauty. Ellen is a timeless name that carries a sense of warmth and positivity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ellen are female.

Ellen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -13.15% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ellen in Braille

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

The name Ellen in braille

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

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

The name Ellen in sign language

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