Save Gender Feminine Usage Scottish Gaelic (Modern, Rare) Pronounced Pron. ɛːl̪ˠɛːn̪ˠa, AY-LAYN-ə [key] Meaning & History Modern Scottish Gaelic origin, exact etymology unclear, meaning "noble one", "harmonious" and "cheerful". Possibly a combination of the names Alana and Eilidh, or an potential anglicization/variant of Eilionoir.