Ollin

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Ollin Pronunciation

Ollin is pronounced OH-leen /oʊˈlin/Medium

Meaning: From Nahuatl ollin, 'movement; motion' — a day-sign in the Aztec calendar, also linked to 'the heart; earthquake'; we note the indigenous calendar signLow

In 30 seconds: Movement; motion; the heart: Ollin is Nahuatl. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'OH-leen').

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Origin LowNahuatl

MeaningFrom Nahuatl ollin, 'movement; motion' — a day-sign in the Aztec calendar, also linked to 'the heart; earthquake'; we note the indigenous calendar sign

U.S. rank (2024)#7114 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 301

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ollin comes from Nahuatl ollin, 'movement; motion' — a day-sign in the Aztec calendar (Nahui Ollin, 'four movement'), also linked to 'the heart' and 'earthquake' (we note the indigenous calendar sign). A crisp, cultural Mexican name (said 'OH-leen').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, movement-and-the-heart at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Ollin means 'movement; motion' in Nahuatl — a day-sign in the Aztec calendar, also linked to 'the heart' and 'earthquake' — a crisp, cultural name (we note the indigenous calendar sign; said 'OH-leen').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Ollin — indigenous calendar sign noted

Variations

OlinOllinca

Themes & Styles

Nahuatl Indigenous

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ollin?

Ollin is pronounced OH-leen (/oʊˈlin/). Press play above to hear Ollin said aloud.

How do you say Ollin?

Ollin is said OH-leen (/oʊˈlin/). Press play above to hear Ollin said aloud.

What does the name Ollin mean?

Ollin is Nahuatl for 'movement; motion' — a day-sign in the Aztec calendar, also 'the heart'. We note the indigenous calendar sign.

Is Ollin a boy or girl name?

Ollin is most often a boy's name (used for both sexes).

How popular is Ollin?

Ollin is a rare name in the U.S.