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Name Origin

Elin is a Scandinavian given name, primarily used for girls. It is a diminutive form of the Old Norse name Helga, meaning 'holy' or 'blessed'. Elin carries connotations of purity, grace, and spiritual strength.

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Famous People

Elin Hilderbrand (1969-)

Novelist

  • Bestselling author of romance novels set in Nantucket
  • Known for her beachy and heartwarming stories

Elin Nordegren (1980-)

Former model

  • Known for her marriage to golfer Tiger Woods
  • Advocate for children's charities