Ileen

Ileen Meaning & Origin

About Ileen
The name "Ileen" is of Irish origin and is a variant of the name Eileen. It is derived from the Gaelic name Eibhlín, which itself is a form of the name Helen. The name "Ileen" carries the meaning of "bright, shining light" or "torch." It is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, creativity, and a strong sense of individuality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ileen are female.

Ileen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 L IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/ileen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ileen in Braille

Here's how to represent Ileen in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ileen in braille

How to Spell the Name Ileen in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ileen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ileen in sign language

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