The spelling of the word "Ellenor" is not commonly used, but it is pronounced as [ɛlənɔr]. The first syllable 'el' is pronounced like the letter L, and the second syllable 'len' is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by the letter N. The final syllable 'or' is pronounced in the same way as the word 'or'. While the spelling of "Ellenor" may not be conventional, understanding the phonetic transcription can help with the correct pronunciation.
The name "Ellenor" is generally considered a variant of the name "Eleanor". "Eleanor" is derived from the Provençal name "Aliénor", which itself comes from the Germanic name "Aliaenor". The Germanic elements "ali" means "other" or "foreign" and "nor" means "advice" or "counsel". The name "Eleanor" thus carries the meaning of "the other Aenor", with Aenor being a separate Germanic name. "Ellenor" likely evolved as a spelling variation or an anglicized form of "Eleanor" over time.