Eline
Eline is a girls' name of Dutch origin meaning “bright, shining light.” A Dutch form of Helen/Elena, Eline carries a refined Northern European elegance.
how do you pronounce Eline?
eh-LEE-nuh
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what does Eline mean?
The name Eline means “bright, shining light.” It comes from the Dutch language tradition.
A Dutch form of Helen/Elena, Eline carries a refined Northern European elegance. The name was the title of Louis Couperus's celebrated 1889 novel 'Eline Vere,' a masterwork of Dutch literature. It sounds both contemporary and classical, with the grace typical of Dutch feminine names.
who are famous people named Eline?
- Eline Vere (protagonist of Louis Couperus's novel)
- Eline Powell (Belgian actress)
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