Elin
EE-lin
Popularity
#2529
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.
Numerology
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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