Eileen or Eilin?
Two spellings, side by side.
Eileen and Eilin are two spellings of the same sound. Eileen is listed with the meaning "Light - from helen; variant of evelyn: from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut" and Eilin with "A variant of the Gaelic Aileen, meaning shining, radiant light". Eileen is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Eileen | Eilin |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Light - from helen; variant of evelyn: from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut | A variant of the Gaelic Aileen, meaning shining, radiant light. |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ei-leen | Ei-lin |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Eileen and Eilin
Is Eileen or Eilin more common?
Eileen is more often searched and saved on this site; Eilin is also used.
Do Eileen and Eilin mean the same?
Eileen: "Light - from helen; variant of evelyn: from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut". Eilin: "A variant of the Gaelic Aileen, meaning shining, radiant light".
How do you say Eileen?
In parts: Ei-leen. Eilin is said the same way.
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