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Evelin

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Pronounced EH-vuh-leen /ˈeː.və.liːn/Medium

Meaning: Holy, saintlyMedium

In 30 seconds: Evelin is a German girl's name meaning 'holy, saintly' — a streamlined cousin of Evelyn and Evelina.
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Origin MediumGerman, Estonian, Hungarian
MeaningHoly, saintly
U.S. rank (2024)#2012 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births97 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,339

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The record gives Evelin the sense 'holy, saintly' in the German tradition. Its variations Evelina, Evelína, Evelien and Eveline place it within a broad European family of related forms. Bearers include Israeli actress Evelin Hagoel and East German discus champion Evelin Jahl.

Trimming the name to Evelin gives it a tidy, continental shape distinct from the English Evelyn. The range of variations shows how the same name shifts spelling from Germany to the Netherlands and beyond.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Evelin is 'holy, saintly', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Evelin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

EvelinaEvelínaEvelienEvelineAvis

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Evelin Hagoel (b. 1961)
    Israeli actress; Ophir Award winner for her leading role in 'My Lovely Sister' (2011).
  • ★Evelin Jahl (b. 1956)
    East German discus thrower who won Olympic gold medals in 1976 and 1980.

If you like Evelin…

Evelina— Listed variation; a fuller form of the same name.
Evelyn— The widely known English relative with the same root and sound.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Evelin mean?

Evelin is usually explained as meaning 'holy, saintly' and is most often linked with German tradition.

How do you pronounce Evelin?

It's commonly said EH-vuh-leen /ˈeː.və.liːn/.

Is Evelin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Evelin is used as a girl name.

How popular is Evelin?

In 2024, Evelin ranked #2012 in the U.S. for girls, with 97 births recorded.