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Aylin

“moonlight”

About the name Aylin

Aylin is a Turkish girls’ name. It means ‘moonlight’ in Turkish, and it is built on ay, the Turkish word for ‘moon’; some explanations give the meaning as the halo around the moon. The name is commonly used in Turkish poetry and literature, where the moon is a frequent image. Aylin is used in Turkey and Azerbaijan and among Turkish communities in Europe. It is unrelated to the Irish name Eileen, although the two sound alike.

Meaning
moonlight
Origin
Turkish
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
EYE-lin(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Aylin

  • Aylin Melek
  • Aylin Seda
  • Aylin Lara
  • Aylin Zara
  • Aylin Ayla

Questions about Aylin

What does Aylin mean?
Aylin is a Turkish name meaning "moonlight".
How do you pronounce Aylin?
Aylin is pronounced EYE-lin, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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