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The name Eileen is of Irish, Gaelic origin and is typically given to Girls. It is associated with the Christianity religion. Numerologically, Eileen is often linked to the number 5.
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What does the name Eileen mean? What is the meaning of the name Eileen
Meaning of Eileen: Name Eileen in the Irish, Gaelic origin, means Shining bright light; Strong as Hazelnut. Name Eileen is of Irish, Gaelic origin and is a Girl name. People with name Eileen are usually Christianity by religion.
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Eileen
Meaning
Shining bright light; Strong as Hazelnut
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 6 characters
Spell
E-I-L-E-E-N
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
5
Indian Vedic Numerology
6
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Famous people with name Eileen (Namesakes)
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- Eileen Collins
Eileen Marie Collins (born November 19, 1956) is a retired NASA astronaut and United States Air Force colonel.
- Eileen Davidson
Eileen Marie Davidson (born June 15, 1959) is an American actress, author, television personality and former model.
- Eileen Fulton
Eileen Fulton (born September 13, 1933) is an American actress.
- Eileen Derbyshire
Eileen Derbyshire, MBE (born 6 October 1931) is an English actress, best known for her role as Emily Bishop in the soap opera Coronation Street.
- Eileen Atkins
Dame Eileen June Atkins, (born 16 June 1934) is an English actress and occasional screenwriter.
- Eileen Myles
Eileen Myles (born December 9, 1949) is an American poet and writer who has produced more than twenty volumes of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, libretti, plays, and performance pieces over the last three decades.
- Eileen Pollock
Eileen Pollock (born 18 May 1947) is a Northern Irish actress whose work has included political theatre, pantomime, and the role of Lilo Lil in television series Bread.
- Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher (born June 6, 1950) is an American clothing designer and founder of the women's clothing brand Eileen Fisher, Inc.
- Eileen Dunne
Eileen Dunne (born 28 April 1958) is an Irish journalist, newsreader and presenter with Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), Ireland's national radio and television station, where she has presented the main television news programmes Six One News, Nine O'Clock News and One O'Clock News including all other news bulletins on both radio and television.
- Eileen Daly
Eileen Mary Theresa Daly (born 1 June 1963) is an English actress, presenter, director, film producer, writer, singer-songwriter and former adult model.
- Eileen McCallum
Eileen McCallum, MBE (born 2 December 1936) is a Scottish actress.
- Eileen Yeow
Eileen Yeow (born 4 January 1972), also known as Yiu Ying-ying, is a Hong Kong-based Singaporean actress and was named as one of the Five Fresh Beauties of TVB.
- Eileen Roca
Eileen Roca Torralvo (born September 26, 1986 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a former Miss Colombia.
- Eileen Ash
Eileen Ash (née Whelan; born 30 October 1911) is a former English cricketer who played seven Test matches for England between 1937 and 1949.
- Eileen Walsh
Eileen Walsh (born 16 April 1977) is an Irish actress.
- Eileen Dietz
Eileen Dietz (born January 11, 1944) is an American actress who is best known for her appearances in many horror films such as the face of the demon in The Exorcist and for her portrayal of characters on the soap operas Guiding Light and General Hospital.
- Eileen Abad
Eileen Abad (born on November 15, 1973 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan actress and model who has acted in several telenovelas and films.
- Eileen Davies
Eileen Davies (born 23 September 1948) is an English actress, best known for her roles as “Flora McArdle” in the TV serial Coronation Street and as Joan Murfield in EastEnders.
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Eileen - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Krittika Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Eileen is Krittika. The Nakshatra Krittika of the name Eileen is connected to the deity Agni (God of Fire), and is ruled by the Sun. The symbol for Eileen is Knife or Spear, and it is characterized by Energy, Power. This name is connected to the element Fire and embodies the Sharp, Fiery.| name | Krittika |
|---|---|
| Deity | Agni (God of Fire) |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Symbol | Knife or Spear |
| Primary Quality | Energy, Power |
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Sharp, Fiery |
Numerology of Eileen
Numerology for Eileen - Number 5 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Eileen Numerology: Name Eileen has a number value of 5 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 5 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 6 |
| Motivation Number | 6 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 5 |
| Inner Dream Number | 8 |
| Soul Urge Number | 6 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 6 |
| Personality Number | 8 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Eileen
Syllables in Eileen Name
How many syllables in baby name Eileen? Eileen has 2 syllables. The name "Eileen" can be divided into 2 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Eileen? | 2 (ei - leen) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 6 |
| Unique letters: | 4 (e, i, l, n) |
| Eileen backwards: | neelie |
| Eileen sorted alphabetically: | eeeiln |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | E-I-L-E-E-N |
| Pronunciation |
Name Eileen is combinations of, 3 occurances of E, 1 occurance of I, 1 occurance of L, 1 occurance of N.
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Birthday Wishes for Eileen
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Eileen
Eileen's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Eileen on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Eileen! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Eileen, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Eileen! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Eileen
What is the meaning of Eileen?
Name Eileen means Shining bright light; Strong as Hazelnut as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Eileen Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Eileen?
Name Eileen has numerology 6 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Eileen?
Numerology number of Eileen is 6 (Vedic) and 5 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Eileen?
The lucky number of name Eileen is 6 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Eileen name?
The name Eileen has 6 letters. The name Eileen consists of 1 word with 6 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Eileen?
Name Eileen belongs to Krittika nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Eileen come from?
Eileen is a Irish, Gaelic name given to Girls as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Eileen?
The name Eileen is of Irish, Gaelic origin and is used within Christianity communities.
What does Eileen mean?
Name Eileen means Shining bright light; Strong as Hazelnut as per The ParentZ
What does the name Eileen mean?
Eileen is of Irish, Gaelic origin and means Shining bright light; Strong as Hazelnut as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Eileen?
Eileen means Shining bright light; Strong as Hazelnut and is a Irish, Gaelic name given to Girls as per The ParentZ
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The name Eileen consists of 6 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Eileen! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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