Name:
Ilene
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Ilene 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:
ie-LEEN
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
Ileen
Ilenne
Illene
Famous Ilene:
Ilene Hamann : Bollywood actress