In Mexico it means money, silver, currency. It's the name of the sheep's fur. Natural fiber used to make fabrics. It is also a majority woman's name in English. Its Gaelic origin is presumed as a variant of Ailín, which means small rock. It is also considered as a variant of the name Helen, of Greek origin and meaning bright woman, the brightest, bright light. Stage name of an American actress (Lana Turner), whose real name was Julia Jean Mildred Frances Turner.
