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Elin

EE-lin

Popularity

#2529

falling

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Swedish

Total Births

5,151

Peak Year

#428 in 2011

First Recorded

1893

Style

Soft & Gentle, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Elin is a Swedish form of Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. It's often associated with beauty and brightness.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Elin Nordegren

    Swedish model and ex-wife of Tiger Woods

  • Elin Kling

    Swedish fashion blogger and entrepreneur

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Personality Traits

intelligentbrightcharmingkind

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