Little Lion
Pronunciation: AY-lin
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Aileen is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Little Lion". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: AY-lin. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Αἰλίνη
שם נשים משמעות 'שורר', 'משורר', 'שורה'
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
AY-lin
IPA
/aɪˈlɪn/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
According to Scottish legend, Aileen was a beautiful fairy maiden who married a mortal man named Thane of Foulis. They had a child, but Aileen was heartbroken when her husband was unable to provide her with the magical jewels she needed to maintain her youth and beauty. In her anger and despair, she cursed the child to be forever changed into a monster, known as the Selkie of Foulis. This myth originated from the Hebrides and dates back to the 16th century.
16th century
In medieval Christian tradition, Aileen was considered a variant of the name Alan or Aline, which was borne by several saints. Saint Aileen of Iona, also known as Saint Ailean, was a 6th-century Irish monk who is said to have founded a monastery on the Isle of Iona and is venerated as the patron saint of Iona. Saint Aileen of Cornwall, also known as Saint Elian or Saint Alian, was a 5th-century Welsh saint who is said to have been martyred during the Roman persecution of Christians.
5th-6th centuries
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Translations
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Aileen
name with meaning 'poet', 'musician', 'enchantress', 'wondrous', or 'noble birth'
עלין
Αἰλίνη
שם נשים משמעות 'שורר', 'משורר', 'שורה'
Ailēna
name with meaning 'poet', 'musician', 'enchantress' or 'wondrous'
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