Geelien

Geelien is a given name of Dutch origin that appears in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is used predominantly as a feminine name, though gender assignment for Dutch names can vary by community and era. The etymology and historical usage of Geelien are not well documented in major onomastic sources. It may represent a diminutive or variant formed with the common Dutch suffix -ien, or be associated with other name elements from which several Dutch feminine names are derived. Some speculative links point to geel, the Dutch word for yellow, but there is no widely accepted linguistic consensus.

As a surname, Geelien is rare and poorly attested, with few if any well-known bearers. In contemporary use, the name Geelien remains uncommon and may appear in regional registries or family lineages rather than in popular culture or public life.

Variants and related forms include spellings that resemble Geelien but have distinct origins, such as Geleen, Geela, or Geelen, which function as separate names or place-based surnames. The closeness in spelling means they are sometimes noted together in alphabetical or genealogical indexes. See also related place names and surnames in the broader Dutch-language onomastic landscape.