Black, beautiful as ebony wood
Pronunciation: EB-uh-nee
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Ebony is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Black". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: EB-uh-nee. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Ευπόνη
Σκούρο ξύλο, πολύτιμο και ανθεκτικό
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
EB-uh-nee
IPA
/ˈɛbəni/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
(Saturday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Obsidian)
Life Path Number
9
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The name Ebony has been used throughout Christian history by saints, scholars, and faithful believers who exemplified its meaning.
Throughout Christian History
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Ebony
Dark, valuable wood; represents beauty, resilience, and strength
אבוני
עץ כהה ויקרה המשמשת לעץ ריהוט ולבניין
Ευπόνη
Σκούρο ξύλο, πολύτιμο και ανθεκτικό
Ebony
Dark, valuable wood used for furniture and building
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