Name:
Aileen
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Aileen is a variant of Eileen. Eileen most likely originates in Greek language and means "torch of light". It is an Irish form of Helen. Some sources also suggest that it is an anglicization of the Irish name Eibhlin, meaning "desire". As a feminine given name it became popular at the beginning of the 20th century.
Pronunciation:
ay-LEEN
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Ailene
Famous Aileen:
Aileen Corpus : writer
Aileen Fisher : writer
Aileen Quinn : American actress
Aileen Schumacher : writer