Elin

Elin Meaning & Origin

About Elin
The name Elin is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the name Helena, which means "bright" or "shining light." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of beauty, intelligence, and grace. Elin is often associated with individuals who possess a strong sense of independence, creativity, and a gentle nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elin are female.

Elin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25.56% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/elin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elin in Braille

Here's how to represent Elin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Elin in braille

How to Spell the Name Elin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Elin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elin in sign language

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