Eileen

A traditionally feminine name of Irish origin, the meaning of Eileen is 'bright and shining one'. A Persian-Turkish name, it also means 'one who belongs to the tribe'. Other figurative meanings of the name mean 'friendly', 'lovable' and 'likable'. When given as a name, it means 'lively' and 'pleasant' too. An anglicized variant derived from Aveline and Helen, Eileen also means 'strength', little bird' and 'the desired one'. As a name, it also means 'beautiful' and 'light'. In the field of music, 'Come On Eileen' is the title of a 1982 song written by Kevin Rowland.