Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alon

/əlˈɑn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.66 in modern English

Syllables
alon
IPA
/əlˈɑn/
4
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Elon.

name

A surname, from given names.

name

A surname from Tagalog.

Etymology

Two main origins: * Borrowed from Hebrew אַלּוֹן (alon, “oak tree”). * Borrowed from Tagalog Alon; this surname is predominantly found in Bangsamoro region.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: אַלּוֹן, Alon

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

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Questions

How do you pronounce alon?
The recorded pronunciation is /əlˈɑn/.
What does alon mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Elon.
Where does alon come from?
It is traced to Hebrew.

How to pronounce alon

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