Aelin

AY-lin

Literary name, possibly inspired by Turkish or Irish

"moon, light or desired"

Aelin Origin and Meaning

The name Aelin is a girl's name meaning "moon, light or desired".

This character name from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas has an ancient appeal, even though it seems to be a modern coinage. It may have been inspired by similar sounding names, like the Turkish Aylin ("of the moon") or the Irish Eileen, a form of Helen or Aveline.

Aelin Popularity

• 1129 Nameberry 2024

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Aelin in Pop Culture

• Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius (aka Celaena Sardothien Lillian Gordaina and Elentiya), main character of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas