Jalin
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jalin
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Jalin is an alternative spelling of the Turkish name Jale. This name carries the meaning 'the dew drop' and, metaphorically, 'the rose in the morning dew'.
What does the name Jalin mean?
Jalin is a modified form of the Turkish name Jale. The meaning of the name is 'the dew drop' and, in a broader sense, 'the rose in the morning dew'. The origin of the term lies in Persian âle (ژاله), which means 'dew', 'frost', and 'dew drop'. Furthermore, in Nordic and Frisian contexts, as a modified version of Jale, Jalin is also associated with 'the cheerful' and 'the exuberant'. The origin here comes from the Germanic word *gailan, which means 'funny', 'cheerful', and 'lustful'. Other variants include Jalina, Jaline, Jalinda, Jalene, Jaleen, and Jalena.
How do you pronounce Jalin?
Jalin is pronounced like 'Jah-lin'.
Popularity
In Germany, Jalin is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2016, when it reached 4,471st place. Over the last ten years, Jalin has been chosen as a first name about 10 times, which gives it a 7,402nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,788th. Global popularity and frequency of Jalin are also relevant.
Nicknames & pet names
Jali / Linchen / Lini
Famous people
- Jalin Woods (American model)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jalin
What is the origin of the name Jalin?
Jalin has its roots in Old Persian and refers to the meaning 'the dew drop'. The name also shows Germanic influences, where the word *gailan stands for 'funny' and 'cheerful'.
What does the name Jalin mean?
The meaning of Jalin is 'the dew drop' and, in a broader sense, 'the rose in the morning dew'. In Nordic and Frisian contexts, it is also associated with 'the cheerful'.
How popular is the name Jalin?
Jalin is a modern and less common name that is appreciated in various cultures, but it does not rank among the most frequent first names.