Evelin

The first name Evelin is a Germanized form that became popular in the 1950s. It is considered a variant of Evelyn and has its roots in the French-Norman name Aveline. The German translation of the name can mean "the desired one," "strength and power," or possibly even "the little bird."

What does the name Evelin mean?

Evelin, a female first name, was adopted into German in the 1950s and is a variant of Evelyn, which traces back to the French-Norman Aveline. The meaning in German includes "the desired one," "strength and power," as well as possibly "the little bird." The origins are likely rooted in the Old Germanic av, avi, or awi, meaning "desired," "coveted," or "wanted," or in Old Saxon aval for "the power" or "the strength." Another possible reference is the Latin avis, meaning "the bird." Additionally, Evelin is often seen as an extension of Eva, which implies the meaning "the life-giver." Other variants of the name include Eveline, Evelina, Eveliina, Evelien, Eveleen, Evely, Evelyn, Evelyna, Evelynn, and Evelyne.

Where does the name Evelin come from?

The name Evelin has its origins in Old Germanic and Old Saxon, which is reflected in the meaning "the desired one." Old Germanic includes the word components av, avi, or awi, meaning "desired," "coveted," or "wanted," while in Old Saxon, aval means "the power" or "the strength." Latin avis means "the bird." The name is widespread in several languages, including German, English, Estonian, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Evelin?

The pronunciation of Evelin is three syllables and sounds soft and flowing. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as "E-ve-lin" [ˈeːvəlɪn] or [ˈeːvliːn]. It begins with a long E sound that conveys a certain brightness. The middle syllable brings a harmonious connection through the gentle V, while the final "n" adds stability. These characteristics give Evelin a feminine and elegant aura that feels modern, harmonious, and clear.

When is the name day of Evelin?

The name days for Evelin are February 7, May 26, and December 24.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Evelin enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 623rd on the list of the most common first names for girls. Its best placement was in 1964 at 281st. In the last ten years, Evelin has been chosen as a first name about 990 times, placing it 513th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it also ranks 513th. The global popularity is reflected in Evelin's rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Eva / Eval / Eve / Evelinchen / Evi / Evka / Evoli / Ewe / Ivy / Lina / Lynn

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Famous people

• Evelin Banev (Bulgarian writer)
• Evelin Dahm (German actress)
• Evelin Gremmel (German singer)
• Evelin Harjakas (Estonian football player)
• Evelin Jahl (athlete from the German Democratic Republic)
• Evelin König (TV presenter from Germany)
• Evelin Lanthaler (Italian luger)
• Evelin Novak (Croatian opera singer)
• Evelin Samuel (singer from Estonia)
• Evelin Talts (long-distance runner from Estonia)
• Rossy Evelin Lima (linguist from Mexico)