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

The Irish variation of Evelyn and Aveline, Eibhlín appears in the title of a love song by 17th century, <em>Eibhlín a Rún</em>, written by composer and harpist, Cearbhall Óg Ó Dálaigh. It can be pronounced with either an "ayv" sound at the beginning, or an "ehv" sound, depending on regional dialect.
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While the exact meaning of the name is unknown, "desired" or "water, island" are possibly theories. Eibhlín may also be the source of the more familiar Eileen, though this is also used as an Irish form of Helen. 


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