Malin name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew and English
Usage: English, Sanskrit, English, Sanskrit, Scandinavian, Nordic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: m(a)-lin
Meaning: Little Strong Warrior and Of Magdala
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What does Malin mean?

Famed Malin's origin is Hebrew and English, meaning of Malin is "Little Strong Warrior or Of Magdala" used as a gender insensitive name is used in Swedish, English, Danish, Norwegian, Nordic, Sanskrit, Scandinavian and Finnish.

Malin is short form of Magdalena. Magdalena is Latin equivalent of Μαγδαληνη Which is a Greek Form of a Hebrew Epithet:. Magdalena means Villager of Galilee, Woman from Kynthos and Of Magdala came from Hebrew.

Malin is Nordic equivalent of Magdalena, Either Via Madelin Or Malene. Also Malin is form of Amalia in Swedish language.

How do I pronounce Malin?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Malin is m(a)-lin.

Variants of Malin

Malan, Malena, Malen, Malene, Amalia, Emily, Aimil, Amy, Maalan, Malayna, Maline, Magdalena, Aemilie, Emi, Milka, Emilse, Emilie, Émilie, Aami, Amata, Amei, Amymarie, Amatus, Aimée

How popular is the name Malin?

Malin was a common name in Sweden. Over 1594 babies have been named Malin since 1998. When at its peak in 1998,. After 6 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Malin is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1935 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 2012, it ranked 2677th when 66 girl were named Malin.

Over 883 babies in United States have been named Malin. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 2012, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 86 on girl names chart when 80 babies were given the name Malin.

Over 875 babies in Switzerland have been named Malin.

Malin is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 3000.

In Belgium, first appeared in 2013 and is still in use. But Malin is a popular baby name in India where every 1 in 100000 have the name. As per our evaluation, over 80000 babies have been bestowed Malin around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202300593820
202297757427833
2021753610468228
202080189499125
201900668117
2018633513384038
201700376340
2016121715332148
201595607376040
201400377640
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Malin in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5515161
Finland0001428

Here's what numbers has to say about Malin

You stay true to your opinion and beliefs. If number 1 is your soul urge no, it means you should be more independent. You are often taken as crazy because of your fearlessness and courageous acts you take to achieve your aspirations. You always have the best ideas and persistence to realize each and one of them at work. You are creative by soul and like to amaze people with your unusual actions.

Do you like Malin? You would love these names

  •  Gerhart means Spear or Lance or Hard is used in German, Danish and Swedish and rooted from Germanic and Old High German is bestowed upon boys
  •  Maalin means One who Makes Garlands is used as a gender-neutral name is particulary used in Sanskrit, Tamil and Telugu
  •  Jakobine means Holder of the Heel, Supplanter or Yahweh May Protect is used notably in Finnish and Greenlandic aimed at baby girls is rooted from Hebrew
  •  Gallus - Boy name Gallus means "The Gaul, Gaul, from the Roman Province of Gaul or Gauls" which is used specifically in German, Danish and Swedish is originated from Latin language
  •  Havin - New-fangled and Unexpected Havin chiefly is used in English, Norwegian and Finnish aimed at both sexes which originated from Persian and English, meaning of Havin is "Safe Harbor or Sanctuary"

Famous people named Malin

  • Malin Olsson, Swedish television presenter and a former singer and beauty queen
  • Malin Matsdotter, alleged Swedish witch
  • Malin Hartelius, Swedish soprano
  • Malin Baryard-Johnsson, Swedish equestrian, competing in show jumping
  • Malin Moström, Swedish former football midfielder
  • Malin Persson, fashion model from Sweden
  • Malin Reitan, Norwegian singer
  • Malin Orachev, former Bulgarian footballer
  • Malin Alegria, American author of Youth literature
  • Malin Andersson, Swedish women's soccer player
  • Malinda Baker in Lawless as Actress
  • Malinda McCollum in Into the Wild as Actress
  • Malin Yhr in Between Us as Actress
  • Malinda Money in High School Musical as Actress
  • Malin Birgerson in Sista vittnet as Actress
  • Malini Fonseka in Wekande Walauwa as Actress
  • Malin Berghagen Malin Birgitta Berghagen is an Swedish actress and actress.
  • Malin Akerman in movie 27 Dresses as Actress
  • Malin Ek characterized leading character of Clara in 1985 drama, thriller movie Falsk som vatten.
  • In 2014 drama movie, Lulu, Malin Crépin portrayed Lulu and Henrik's lover.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  4. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
  6. SCB- Statistikmyndigheten, https://www.scb.se/en/finding-statistics/statistics-by-subject-area/population/general-statistics/name-statistics/
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