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Ellen at a glance
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- 3
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Ellen is a baby name with Filipino, Anglo, English, Greek, Hebrew context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman Famous bearer: British actress Dame Ellen Terry; light; light, mercy; Noble....
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Ben
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a short form of Benjamin; A son; Benjamin; Born of the Right Hand; Diminutive of Benjamin: Right-hand son
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a form of Kayleen; Kaylen means She Keeps The Keys; pure; Variant of Kay and Kayla Keeper of the keys
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A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'my god is bountiful', or 'god of plenty' Also from the Old German athal meaning 'noble'; a short form of Elizabeth; God is My Oath; God is Perfection; God's Promise
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