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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Moonlight, or the halo around the moon
- Origin
- Turkish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AY-lin
Aylin is a Turkish name, pronounced AY-lin, that means moonlight, or the halo that rings the moon. It gives parents a clear, natural image to hold onto – not just a sound, but a picture in the night sky.
Meaning & Origin of Aylin
Meaning: Moonlight, or the halo around the moon.
Origin: Turkish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aylin
AY-linIPA /ˈeɪlɪn/
Popularity of Aylin
In the U.S., Aylin peaked at #367 in 2015 with 893 babies given the name, and by 2024 it sat at #386 with 813 babies – a small dip, but still a name plenty of families are choosing each year.
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FAQ
What does the name Aylin mean?
Moonlight, or the halo around the moon. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aylin?
Aylin is pronounced AY-lin (IPA: /ˈeɪlɪn/).
Is Aylin a popular name right now?
Aylin is near its all-time peak (#367 in 2015), ranked #386 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1973–2024.)
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