Eleanor
A name with French origins, the meaning of Eleanor is ‘shining light’. It also means to be ‘kind’ and ‘bright’. In the Arabic language, the meaning of this name is ‘God is my light’. ‘Light of God’ is also another translation of the name Eleanor. This name has several other meanings like ‘God of the sun’, ‘bright and shining one’ and ‘honor’. In the Hebrew language, the name means ‘God is my candle’, implying that God is their guiding light, one who will dispel the darkness in their life. Eleanor is derived from the name Alienor, which was the provencal form of the Greek name Helene. In the Middle Ages, this name was reserved for women who were members of the nobility in Western Europe. It was first used in England by Eleanor of Aquitaine who married King Henry II. In America, the name is most commonly associated with Eleanor Roosevelt. She was the First Lady of the United States and was the longest-serving First Lady in the country's history.
Gender
Girl
Origin
English variation of French Provencal Alienor, meaning unknown
Numerology
E is for exotic, no lack of spirit here!
L is for little, the little things you do.
E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.
A is for agreeable, the best side of you!
N is for nice, need I say more?
O is for ornate, nothing plain here!
R is for righteous, you know when you’re right.
Lucky
Eleanor lucky number is 7.
The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.
Famous People Named Eleanor
- Camila Pitanga Brazilian actress
- Camila Vezzoso Miss Uruguay 2012
- Camila Nakagawa Brazilian reality TV personality
- Camila Silva (Espinoza) Chilean tennis player
- Camila Fernandez (Guinart) (b. 1993) daughter of singer Alejandro Fernandez; twin of sister América
Eleanor in Pop Culture
- Lilith Fair music festival featuring women artists
- Lilith Vatore character from The Sims 4
- Linden aka Carter character on TV's Finding Carter; twin sister Taylor
- Sarah Linden main character on TV's The Killing
- Linden city in New Jersey
