What is the origin of the name Meilin?

Meilin is a name of Chinese origin.

How popular is the name Meilin?

Meilin is currently ranked #7112 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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GirlChinese

Meilin

MAY-lin

Popularity

#7112

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Chinese

Total Births

331

Peak Year

#22 in 2010

First Recorded

1986

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Chinese name typically composed of characters meaning 'beautiful' (mei) and 'forest' or 'gem' (lin). It evokes natural beauty and preciousness.

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Mei Lin Mimi

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Mei Lin Mimi

Spelling Variations

Mei-Ling Mei Lin

Similar Names

Mei Lin Jasmine Pearl

Personality Traits

beautifulelegantrefinedintelligentcalm

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