Meaning: Form of Helen; ancient derivation uncertain
The story
Elin is used in Scandinavia and Wales as a form of Helen. Helen may connect with a Greek word for torch, but the root is not certain; bright light should not be treated as a settled translation.
Nicknames
- Ellie
- Lina
Spellings & variants
- Eline
- Ellen
- Elina
- Helena
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Elin comes from Swedish.
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