Eileen
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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Etymology
From Anglicized forms of Irish Eibhlín, Eilín or Aibhilín in Middle English and Modern English, all cognates of Evelyn from Old French Aveline. Sometimes also 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.