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Eleanor

Bright one; the Occitan Alienòr passed through Old French to medieval England.

Meaning and origin

Eleanor evolved through Old French from the Occitan Alienòr.

How to pronounce Eleanor

English (US)EL-uh-nor /ˈɛlənɔr/

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