Avelina

Avelina is a feminine name of Germanic origin, likely derived from the element *avi*, the meaning of which is uncertain, though it may be connected to a root related to water or a bird. The name was borne in medieval Europe and became associated with Saint Avelina, a French martyr venerated in parts of western Europe, which helped spread its use. It entered Spanish and Portuguese traditions during the medieval period and remains in occasional use in Iberian and Latin American communities. Related forms include Aveline, Evelina, and Eveline.