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Eileen en · PROPN

Pronunciation

• /ˈaɪliːn/
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• /aɪˈliːn/
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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”).

Meanings

1. A female given name from Irish.
   • Come on Eileen / Oh, I swear (What he means) / At this moment / You mean everything 1982, “Come On Eileen”, in Too-Rye-Ay, performed by Dexys Midnight Runners:

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