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Origin and Meaning of the Name Alin

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Origin:	Romanian
Meaning:	Soothe; to soothe


Origin:	Armenian
Meaning:	Bearer of the light


Origin:	Sanskrit
Meaning:	Scorpion; the zodiac sign Scorpio


Pronunciation:	(AH leen) [Guide]

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Hindu Names, Nature Names, Sanskrit Names, Armenian Names, Hindi Names, Indian Names, Romanian Names

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Hindi, Romanian and Armenian speaking countries

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In Romania Alin is viewed as male. It could both mean 'soothing' and 'noble'. In the latter case the name is interpreted as a male variant of the name Alina.

In Armenia however it is seen as a variant of the Greek name Helena.

On the Indian subcontinent Alin is viewed as exclusively female.