Eline

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Pronounced eh-LEE-nə /ɛˈli.nə/Medium

Meaning: A Dutch/Scandinavian form of Helen/Helena — from Greek, 'a torch; light; the bright, shining one'Medium

In 30 seconds: A torch; light: Eline is the Dutch/Scandinavian Helen — 'light, the shining one'. Soft, lyrical, and warm (said 'eh-LEE-nə').

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA Dutch/Scandinavian form of Helen/Helena — from Greek, 'a torch; light; the bright, shining one'

U.S. rank (2024)#5986 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 376

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eline is a Dutch and Scandinavian form of Helen/Helena — from Greek, variously 'a torch; light; the bright, shining one'. Helen of Troy was the most beautiful woman of the ancient world. A soft, lyrical, luminous name across the Netherlands and Norway (said 'eh-LEE-nə'; nickname Eli).

In the U.S. it appears in Dutch and Scandinavian families. Rare, a-torch-and-light at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Helen means 'a torch; light; the bright, shining one' (Greek) — Eline is its soft Dutch and Scandinavian form, lyrical and luminous (said 'eh-LEE-nə').

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Eline — root etymology

Variations

HelenaElinaEliné

Nicknames

Eli

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If you like Eline…

Elina— a fellow spelling

Helena— the fuller name

Elena— a sound-neighbor Helen form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eline mean?

Eline is the Dutch/Scandinavian Helen — Greek 'a torch; light; the shining one'.

How do you pronounce Eline?

It's said eh-LEE-nə /ɛˈli.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eline a boy or girl name?

Eline is a girl's name.

How popular is Eline?

Eline is a rare name in the U.S.