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Aylene
Pronounced ay-LEEN /eɪˈlin/High
Meaning: A spelling of Aileen/Eileen — an Irish form of Helen, from the Greek, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Aylene is a spelling of Aileen/Eileen — an Irish form of Helen, from the Greek, 'a bright, shining light; a torch' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ay-LEEN').
In the U.S. it appears as a form of Aileen. Rare in this form, a-bright-shining-light at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Aylene mean?
Aylene spells Aileen/Eileen — an Irish form of Helen, Greek 'a bright, shining light'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Aylene?
It's said ay-LEEN /elin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Aylene a boy or girl name?
Aylene is a girl's name.
How popular is Aylene?
Aylene is a very rare name in the U.S.