Eirin name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Norse and Celtic
Usage: Scandinavian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: e(i)-rin
Meaning: Help and Mercy
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What does Eirin mean?

Girl name Eirin came from Old Norse and Celtic, meaning of Eirin is "Help or Mercy" is used in Scandinavian, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and Finnish. Eirin is variant form of timeless and noteworthy Erin.

Erin is form of Eirin. Erin is equivalent of Éirinn in English and Irish languages. Old Irish and Celtic name Erin, meaning of Erin is "Ireland and The Irish Woman".. Eirin is version of Airin.

Airin is variant form of unfading and celebrated Erin. Airin is form of The English Pronunciation of Irene in Nordic language. Eirin is a variant of Eir. Eir is a variation of Eira.

Of Welsh and Old Norse origin, Eir, Eir means "Help, Mercy and Protection, Help".

How do I pronounce Eirin?

Two syllabled Eirin is pronounced as e(i)-rin.

Variants of Eirin

Erin, Eir, Airin, Éirinn, Erina, Erinmarie, Eira, Ayrin, Erine, Eirikki

How popular is the name Eirin?

Eirin is a rare baby name in Ireland, chances of it being still in use are very slim. According to our estimate, at least 1000 people have been bestowed Eirin around the globe, concentrated mainly Nordic regions.

Facts

Eirin in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5055
Finland00024
Sweden223319
Norway2220512712
Denmark20140

Here's what numbers has to say about Eirin

You allow yourself to change your mind and perspective from time to time if you find out that someone's way is better than yours. Learn what makes you happy. You are easily adaptable to changes and used to take the high road to success. Love is most important in your life. You are probably well aware of your dependence on others. Waking up at the same time every day, five times a week, makes you feel nervous and steals your energy away.

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  •  Kent - Origin of Darling and Ceaseless Kent is in Welsh, Celtic and Old English is used in Swedish and Finnish, meaning of Kent is "Most Beautiful or Chief" is used as a gender-neutral name

Sibling Names for Eirin

Choosing a name for your newborn can be a daunting task. If you have decided on the name "Eirin," you may want to consider giving your child one of these names for their sibling. These names complement "Eirin" beautifully and offer a unique and memorable moniker for your entire family.

Sister to Eirin

Names for Eirin's brother

Famous people named Eirin

  • Eirin Faldet, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
  • Eirin Kristin Sund, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party

Sources

  1. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  2. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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