Shining light or hazelnut
Eylin is a rare name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a modern variant of Eileen, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish Eibhlín, meaning shining light. Alternatively, it is sometimes linked to the Turkish name Aylin, meaning moon halo, or the Germanic Aileen, referring to a hazelnut.
About 23 girls were named Eylin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
German actress known for her roles in film and television
First female commander of a Space Shuttle
