"Eileen" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /aɪˈliːn/, /ˈaɪliːn/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Eileen.wav [Southern-England]
Rhymes: -iːn, -aɪliːn Etymology: Anglicized form of Irish Eibhlín, Eilín or Aibhilín, all cognates of Evelyn. Sometimes also used for the Irish name Éibhleann, possibly from Old Irish oíph (“radiance, beauty”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ga|Eibhlín}} Irish Eibhlín, {{m|ga|Eilín}} Eilín, {{m|ga|Aibhilín}} Aibhilín, {{doublet|en|Evelyn|notext=1}} Evelyn, {{m|ga|Éibhleann}} Éibhleann, {{der|en|sga|oíph||radiance, beauty}} Old Irish oíph (“radiance, beauty”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Eileen
  1. A female given name from Irish. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Aileen, Eyleen
    Sense id: en-Eileen-en-name-wQzvhW3f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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