Ellen Meaning in English, Ellen Baby Name Origin Gender Meaning Pronunciation
Does Ellen Baby Name seem like an intriguing name for your baby? Learn Ellen Name Meaning in English, its origin and which gender Ellen Baby Name is most suitable for. Check through our list of names that are related to the name Ellen, names similar to Ellen and sibling names of Ellen. Also, read through a detailed numerology report for the name Ellen.
Ellen
Gender
Boy, Girl
Origin
Anglo-Saxon, Greek
Pronunciation
EL-ən::EH-lun::EL-lun
Meaning
A variant of the Greek name Helen?, which itself means 'light, torch, bright'. May also have the spelling variant of Elen or Ellan.
Related Ellen Baby Names
Able, Achen, Adeen, Adler, Adley, Ahren, Aiken, Aileen, Ailen, Ailey
Similar Ellen Baby Names
Eileen, Eileene, Eilen, Eilena, Eilene, Elaina, Elaine, Elam, Elan, Elana
Sibling Names
Grace, Hannah, Joel, Lily, Lucas, Toby, Isobel, Niamh, Don, Mary, Stanley, Martha, Bridget, Eloise
Middle Names
Amber, Catherine, Jade, Joy, Maeve, Ruby, Ann, Elizabeth, Hollie, Jillian, Joyce, Mable, Malgorzata, Marie
About
Ellen is a Medieval English form of Helen. Helen originates in Greek language and means "torch of light". In Greek mythology, Helen is a famous figure, known as Helen of Troy. She was a daughter of Zeus, described as a beautiful woman. Her abduction by Paris triggered off a series of events which finally ended in the Trojan War. In Christianity, Saint Helena is the one who found the relics of the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified. Throughout centuries, Helen has been one of the most popular feminine given names.::Ellen as a girl's name is of Greek origin meaning "sun ray or shining light".
Famous Persons
Ellen Degeneres - entertainerEllen Arthur - U.S. First Lady in the 19th centuryEllen Barkin - actressEllen Burstyn - actressEllen Cleghorne - Saturday Night Live cast memberEllen Page - actressEllen Pompeo - actressEllen Wilson - U.S. First Lady in the 20th CenturyEllen Baker - astronautEllen Corby - actressEllen Douglas - writerEllen Eglui - inventorEllen Finch - published authorEllen Glasgow - novelistEllen Goodman - writerEllen Greene - actressEllen Hart - writerEllen Jackson - writerEllen Lanyon - artist
Numerology
The name Ellen has a numerology value of 3
In numerological terms, this means the following
CommunicationThe act or process of communicating; fact of being communicated.The imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs.Something imparted, interchanged, or transmitted.InteractionReciprocal action, effect, or influence.::
Numerology
SoulUrge Number: 1
People with this name have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Expression Number: 3
People with this name tend to be creative and excellent at expressing themselves. They are drawn to the arts, and often enjoy life immensely. They are often the center of attention, and enjoy careers that put them in the limelight. They tend to become involved in many different activities,