Iselin
Norwegian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Iselin
Iselin is a Scandinavian feminine name derived from the Old Norse name Ísalín, which combines elements meaning "ice" (ís) and "line" or "lineage" (lín), though some sources suggest it may derive from Germanic roots meaning "iron" or "steel." The name has been used primarily in Norway, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries, with notable historical bearers including members of Nordic nobility and the name remaining in use in Lutheran Protestant regions of Scandinavia.
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Etymology
Iselin is a Scandinavian feminine name derived from the Old Norse name Ísalín, which combines elements meaning "ice" (ís) and "line" or "lineage" (lín), though some sources suggest it may derive from Germanic roots meaning "iron" or "steel." The name has been used primarily in Norway, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries, with notable historical bearers including members of Nordic nobility and the name remaining in use in Lutheran Protestant regions of Scandinavia.
Iselin currently ranks #12,998 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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