"Ron" meaning in English

See Ron in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ɹɑn/ [General-American], /ɹɒn/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Ron.wav
Rhymes: -ɒn Etymology: Clipping of Ronald. Etymology templates: {{clip|en|Ronald}} Clipping of Ronald Head templates: {{en-prop}} Ron
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Ronald.
    Sense id: en-Ron-en-name-gx0ej7Vm Categories (other): English diminutives of male given names, English given names, English male given names
  2. A male given name from Hebrew of Hebrew origin, meaning "Song of Joy".
    Sense id: en-Ron-en-name-s0WXz~gp Categories (other): English given names, English male given names, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 60 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 31 69 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 31 69
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