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Ellison

EH-lih-suhn

Ellison (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Ellis," borne by writers and businesspeople including novelist Ralph Ellison. Example: “Ralph Ellison wrote the novel "Invisible Man.”

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An English surname meaning "son of Ellis," borne by writers and businesspeople including novelist Ralph Ellison.

"Ralph Ellison wrote the novel "Invisible Man.""

Word forms

Ellisons plural

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Etymology

From Ellis + -son.

Rhymes for Ellison

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ellison” mean?

The word “Ellison” means an English surname meaning "son of Ellis," borne by writers and businesspeople including novelist Ralph Ellison.

How do you pronounce “Ellison”?

“Ellison” is pronounced EH-lih-suhn (/ˈɛlɪsən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ellison” in a sentence?

Here is “Ellison” used in a sentence: “Ralph Ellison wrote the novel "Invisible Man.".”

What part of speech is “Ellison”?

“Ellison” is a name.

Is “Ellison” a common word?

“Ellison” is an uncommon word in modern English.