Name meaning
Elin
may mean “torch, light”
- Origin
- Greek, via Scandinavian and Welsh
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Swedish, Norwegian, Welsh
- Spellings
- Elin · Helen · Ellen
- Say it
- EH-lin
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Elin is a Scandinavian form of Helen, traditionally linked to the Greek for torch or light. In Wales, Elin is also a form of Ellen. It is very popular in Sweden.
Roots
Form of Helen (Greek Helénē, uncertain).
Where it is used
Helen and Elena are related.
Elin name FAQ
What does the name Elin mean?
Elin may mean “torch, light”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Form of Helen (Greek Helénē, uncertain).
Where does the name Elin come from?
Elin is of Greek, via Scandinavian and Welsh origin. Today it is used in Swedish, Norwegian, Welsh families.
How do you pronounce Elin?
Elin is usually pronounced EH-lin.
Is Elin a boy's or a girl's name?
Elin is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Elin?
Related spellings and forms include Helen, Ellen.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.