Eibhlin
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Eibhlin
Eibhlin is an Irish Gaelic name meaning "radiant, beautiful," derived from the Old Irish name *Aibhilín*, a diminutive of *Aíbhe* (meaning "beauty" or "radiance"), ultimately linked to the Latin *Avelina* or *Avila*.
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Etymology
Eibhlin is an Irish Gaelic name meaning "radiant, beautiful," derived from the Old Irish name *Aibhilín*, a diminutive of *Aíbhe* (meaning "beauty" or "radiance"), ultimately linked to the Latin *Avelina* or *Avila*. It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, often associated with Christianity through its anglicized form "Evelyn," and appears in Irish mythology as the name of a legendary princess.
Eibhlin currently ranks #16,552 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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