What is the origin of the name Eilleen?

Eilleen is a name of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce Eilleen?

Eilleen is pronounced eye-LEEN.

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GirlIrish

Eilleen

eye-LEEN

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

503

Peak Year

#16 in 1916

First Recorded

1915

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Eilleen is an Irish variation of Eileen, which is derived from Helen, a Greek name meaning 'light' or 'torch'.

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Eil Lee Elle

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Numerology

The Creative

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Nicknames

Eil Lee Elle

Spelling Variations

Eileen Aileen Ayleen

Similar Names

Helen Elaine Ailish Aoife

Personality Traits

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