Qilin: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Mythical hooved creature
Origin
Chinese
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
CHEE-lin

Qilin is a Chinese unisex name meaning “mythical hooved creature”. It appears in our list of Chinese Baby Names With Beautiful Characters.

Meaning & Origin of Qilin

Meaning: Mythical hooved creature.

Origin: Chinese.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Qilin

CHEE-linIPA /ˈtʃiː.lɪn/

Popularity of Qilin

Qilin doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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