Eibhlin

ehv-LEEN; ayv-LEEN

Irish form of Aveline and Evelyn, German

"desired; or water, island"

Eibhlin Origin and Meaning

The name Eibhlin is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "desired; or water, island".

The Irish Gaelic form of Evelyn or Aveline, this name is more authentically spelled Eibhlín. It appears in the title of a love song by 17th century composer Cearbhall Óg Ó Dálaigh, called Eibhlín a Rún.

Eibhlín is possibly the source of the more familiar Eileen, which is also used as an Irish form of Helen ("bright, shining").

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Famous People Named Eibhlin

• Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill Irish noblewoman and poet
• Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile Irish TV presenter
• Eibhlin Byrne former Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ireland

The name Eibhlin in Pop Culture

• Eibhlin O'Donnell character on British soap "EastEnders"