What is the origin of the name Elyn?

Elyn is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Elyn?

Elyn is currently ranked #8064 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlGreek

Elyn

EH-lin

Popularity

#8064

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

579

Peak Year

#96 in 2010

First Recorded

1945

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant of Ellen or Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light'.

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El Lyn

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

El Lyn

Spelling Variations

Ellen Elin Helen

Similar Names

Evelyn Adelyn Gwendolyn Eileen

Personality Traits

IntelligentRadiantKindCharming

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