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Eileen
eye-LEEN
Eileen (name) means a feminine given name, the Irish English form of Eibhlín, related to Evelyn or Helen. Example: “Eileen emigrated from Ireland to Boston in the 1950s.”
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A feminine given name, the Irish English form of Eibhlín, related to Evelyn or Helen.
"Eileen emigrated from Ireland to Boston in the 1950s."
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Etymology
Comes from Anglicised forms of the Irish names Eibhlín, Eilín or Aibhilín used in Middle English and Modern English, all cognate with Evelyn from Old French Aveline. It is also sometimes used for the Irish name Éibhleann, possibly from Old Irish oíph (“radiance, beauty”).
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What does “Eileen” mean?
The word “Eileen” means a feminine given name, the Irish English form of Eibhlín, related to Evelyn or Helen.
How do you pronounce “Eileen”?
“Eileen” is pronounced eye-LEEN (/aɪˈliːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eileen” in a sentence?
Here is “Eileen” used in a sentence: “Eileen emigrated from Ireland to Boston in the 1950s.”
What part of speech is “Eileen”?
“Eileen” is a name.
Is “Eileen” a common word?
“Eileen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
