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   colleen

   /ˈkɒliːn/

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   • 1. a girl or young woman. Irish

   Word Origin early 19th century: from Irish cailin, diminutive of caile ‘countrywoman’.

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   What does the Irish Colleen mean?

   • In the song 'The Irish Colleen', an Irish girl toasts a shamrock and Ireland during a party at which four toasts are proposed. A Welsh girl toasts a leek, a Scottish girl toasts a thistle, and an English girl toasts a rose. Listen to Jack Mooney sing “The Irish colleen”, view an annotated transcript, and download your own copy of the words.

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   What is the meaning of the name Colleen?

   • He believes in spiritual counseling and Astro guidance rather than selling Astro products and gemstones and claiming to provide a shortcut to success. Colleen is a traditional name associated with a kind-hearted, friendly, and cheerful young woman. Read on to learn more about this unique name.

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   What is the Colleen Bawn?

   • The Colleen Bawn is a tissue of improbabilities and extravagances. Colleen, you've the wisdom of the ages in your head right now. That last––the thought that our skipper or the vessel might get mixed up in it––kept us aboard the Colleen Bawn. The Colleen left her behind, and she at last drew off after bunching a few farewell shots.

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   Is it Coleen or Colleen?

   • You can use either Coleen or Colleen as a spelling of your child’s name. The roots and meaning of both the names are the same. Both the spellings are correct if you want to give a name to your daughter that means ‘girl’ in Irish.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOLLEEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Colleen is a noun that can mean a girl or young woman in Irish English or a girl from Ireland in US English. Learn how to pronounce it and see translations in other languages.

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     COLLEEN meaning: 1. a girl or young woman 2. a girl from...

   • Znaczenie Colleen, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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     colleen translate: 少女，姑娘, 愛爾蘭少女. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     COLLEEN translate: 少女，姑娘, 爱尔兰姑娘. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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4. www.momjunction.com › baby-names › colleenColleen: Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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   May 7, 2024 · The name Colleen is a feminine given name of Irish and Celetic-Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish word cailín, which means girl or lass. Cailín refers to an unmarried young girl and is a derivative of Caile, which means maid. Colleen remains popular among the Irish and their descendants living in America, Britain, and Australia.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › colleenColleen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Colleen is a noun that means an Irish girl. It comes from the Irish word cailín, and was first used in 1828. Learn more about its etymology, synonyms, and related words.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ColleenColleen - Wikipedia

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   Colleen is an English-language name of Irish origin derived from the word cailín, which means "girl/woman". It is a diminutive of caile, which means "woman, countrywoman". Learn about the people, fictional characters, and variants of this name.

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   noun. a female given name: from an Irish word meaning “girl.” colleen. / kɒˈliːn; ˈkɒliːn / noun. an Irish word for girl. an Irish girl. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012. Discover More.

8. www.behindthename.com › name › colleenMeaning, origin and history of the name Colleen

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   Jul 2, 2008 · Colleen is a feminine name derived from the Irish word cailín, which means "girl". It is not widely used in Ireland, but has been popular in America since the early 20th century.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › colleenColleen - definition of colleen by The Free Dictionary

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   Colleen is an Irish word for a young girl or woman. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and translations of colleen in different languages, as well as related words and antonyms.