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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.

scandinaviannordicfemininediminutivehelgaholyblessedpuritygracespiritual

Famous People

Elin Ruth Hansen (1972-)

Norwegian novelist

  • Won the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize in 2009 for her novel 'The Last Days of the Vikings'
  • Known for exploring themes of identity and belonging