Eboney
Ancient Egyptian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Eboney
The name 'Eboney' is a variant spelling of 'Ebony,' derived from the English word for the dense black wood, ultimately from the Ancient Egyptian *hbny* via Greek and Latin, symbolizing darkness, beauty, and strength.
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Etymology
The name 'Eboney' is a variant spelling of 'Ebony,' derived from the English word for the dense black wood, ultimately from the Ancient Egyptian *hbny* via Greek and Latin, symbolizing darkness, beauty, and strength. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, especially within African American communities, where it gained popularity during the 1970s as part of the Black is Beautiful movement, with no specific religious association.
Eboney currently ranks #11,068 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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