Evin

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Evin Pronunciation

Evin is pronounced EV-in /ˈɛv.ɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Evan ('God is gracious', Welsh) or the Irish Eimhín ('swift; fair'); also Kurdish evîn, 'love'; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious; love: Evin echoes Evan and the Kurdish 'love'. Soft, crisp, and warm (said 'EV-in').

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Origin LowIrish, Kurdish

MeaningA spelling of Evan ('God is gracious', Welsh) or the Irish Eimhín ('swift; fair'); also Kurdish evîn, 'love'; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5717 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,164

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Evin is a spelling of Evan — the Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious' — and of the Irish Eimhín, 'swift; fair' (borne by an early Irish saint); it is also independently the Kurdish evîn, 'love' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'EV-in').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-is-gracious-or-love at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Evin echoes Evan, 'God is gracious' (Welsh), and the Irish Eimhín ('swift, fair') — and is also the Kurdish evîn, 'love' — a soft, crisp name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EV-in').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Evin — routes layered

Variations

EvanEimhínEvyn

Nicknames

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Unisex Irish Welsh Kurdish

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Evin?

Evin is pronounced EV-in (/ˈɛv.ɪn/). Press play above to hear Evin said aloud.

How do you say Evin?

Evin is said EV-in (/ˈɛv.ɪn/). Press play above to hear Evin said aloud.

What does the name Evin mean?

Evin echoes Evan ('God is gracious') and the Irish Eimhín ('swift, fair'); it is also Kurdish for 'love'. The routes are layered.

Is Evin a boy or girl name?

Evin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Evin?

Evin is a rare name in the U.S.