Eila

AY-luh; eh-luh; EYE-luh
Hebrew, Norwegian variation of Elina
"oak tree; bright, shining light"

Eila Origin and Meaning

The name Eila is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "oak tree; bright, shining light".

Eila is a Hebrew name heard in Israel. The name also has roots in Finland and Norway, where it's derived from Elina, a variation of Helen, or from Aila, a form of Helga. Eila could gain attention as a cross-cultural name and fresh alternative to popular sound-alike choices like Ayla, Ella, and Isla.

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Famous People Named Eila

  • Eila Orvokki Roine
    Finnish actress
  • Eila Pellinen
    Finnish singer
  • Eila Hiltunen
    Finnish sculptor
  • Eila Kivikk’aho (born Eila Sylvia Lamberg)
    Finnish poet
  • Eila Rose
    daughter of American actress Anna Gunn

The name Eila in Pop Culture

  • Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen
    character in manga/anime "Strike Witches"

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