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Eileene

eye-LEEN

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

548

Peak Year

#31 in 1925

First Recorded

1911

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Eileene is a variant spelling of Eileen, an Irish name that is the anglicized form of Eibhlín, meaning 'bright, shining light'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

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Personality Traits

brightshiningintelligentcharming

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