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Ebony
Ebony is a gender-neutral name with Latin origins meaning “deep black wood.” The name Ebony derives from the ancient Egyptian name for the tree via the Greek and Latin words. Musicians may also recognize this name since the black keys on a piano were traditionally made using polished ebony wood. Was a popular choice in the United States during the 1970s, it’s time this beautiful name once again became a favored baby name.
Latin
Unisex
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Traits
- Sophisticated
- Mysterious
- Artistic
- Unique
Compatibility
Ebony pairs well with a variety of sibling names due to its unisex nature and strong sound. It also works beautifully as a distinctive middle name choice. In terms of cultural pairing, Ebony can be a stylish choice for parents looking for a name with a rich and elegant feel.
Sophisticated
Mysterious
Artistic
Unique
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Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Ebony Bones
Musician
Born: July 1, 1982 · London, England
Ebony Reigns
Musician
Born: February 16, 1997 · Dansoman, Accra, Ghana
Ebony Stewart
Poet
Born: September 26, 1987 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Ebony Nettles-Bey
Athlete
Born: June 24, 1997 · Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Ebony Haith
Model
Born: September 20, 1978 · Bronx, New York, USA
Ebony Anderberg
Scientist
Born: March 12, 1981 · Stockholm, Sweden
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Alternative Spellings
- Ebony Original form
- Eboni Variant spelling
- Arabic
- Korean
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Japanese
- Hebrew
- Hindi
- Thai
Cultural Adaptations
- إيبوني (Ībūnī) Arabic
- 에보니 (Ebony) Korean
- 艾波尼 (Àibōní) Chinese (Mandarin)
- エボニー (Ebony) Japanese
- אבוני (Ebony) Hebrew
- एबोनी (Ebony) Hindi
- เอโบนี (Ebony) Thai
Frequently Asked Questions about Ebony
- What does Ebony mean?
- Deep blackwood
- What is the origin of Ebony?
- Ebony has Latin origins.
- Is Ebony popular?
- Ebony has been viewed 146 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Ebony?
- Similar names include Bernardo, Joyce, Ike, Rory, Malaika.
- How do you pronounce Ebony?
- Ebony is pronounced EH-buh-nee.
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