♂♀ Name Elin – The torch of brightness

Origin:	Greek
Meaning:	torch, beautiful, light, bright, shining, moon
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The Scandinavian, Welsh, and Bulgarian name Elin is derived from the feminine name Helen and means “torch” or “bright.”

Where does the name Elin come from?

Elin is a Welsh and Scandinavian form of the baby girl name Helen. Helen itself is of Greek origin. In Bulgaria, Elin is a boy’s name of the same origin. In Iceland, the name is written Elín.

What does the name Elin mean?

Elin means “torch,” “beautiful,” “light,” “bright,” and “shining,” or “moon” in Ancient Greek.

Word composition

• Ancient Greek “ἑλένη” (helénē) = torch
• Ancient Greek “ἥλιος” (hēlios) = sun, sunlight, sunshine
• Ancient Greek “σελήνη” (selēnē) = moon

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Author: Jelka Batteiger

Last updated: 3/19/2026