Aisling
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Aisling
Aisling (pronounced ASH-ling) is an Irish name meaning "dream" or "vision," derived from the Irish Gaelic word "aisling" which refers to a genre of Irish poetry featuring allegorical visions.
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Etymology
Aisling (pronounced ASH-ling) is an Irish name meaning "dream" or "vision," derived from the Irish Gaelic word "aisling" which refers to a genre of Irish poetry featuring allegorical visions. The name is primarily used in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, with particular cultural significance in Irish literature and nationalist movements where aisling poems symbolized hope for Irish independence.
Aisling currently ranks #3,782 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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