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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Torch; Light

An Irish girl’s name, Eilleen is a variant of the name Eileen. It stems from the name Eibhlín, which is the Irish form of the name Helen. Its meaning is unclear, but it could be interpreted to mean “torch” or “light,” stemming from the Greek word helene. Just like a light in the dark, baby Eilleen is sure to illuminate the world by shining bright.