Avelina

Avelina is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the element *avilo*, the meaning of which is uncertain, though it may relate to a place name or tribal designation. It was borne by a medieval saint, Avelina of Troyes, which helped spread the name through France and the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. The name also became established in Spanish-speaking traditions, where it has been used steadily alongside related forms. Aveline and Eveline are cognate forms that developed through Old French transmission of the same Germanic root.