Kalin

Kalin Meaning & Origin

About Kalin
The surname Kalin is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "kalina," which means "viburnum" or "guelder rose" in several Slavic languages. The name is often associated with the Kalina plant, which holds symbolic significance in Slavic folklore and is believed to represent beauty, love, and protection. As a surname, Kalin is commonly found in Slavic-speaking regions and may have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with the Kalina plant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kalin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kalin: 1,456
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18808
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kalin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkælɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalin in Braille

Here's how to represent Kalin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kalin in braille

How to sign the name Kalin using Sign Language

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

The name Kalin in sign language

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