Lain: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: l-ah-een
Origin: Scotland
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Light

Lain 'is not derived from the Gaelic name 'Eoin'or 'Iain'; rather, it is associated with the name 'Laine', which has origins in English, and Finnish. Which is the Scottish form of Lain (a variant of John). Lain means 'light'or 'shining, 'and is a variation of the name 'Elaine. Lain, 'In the past, it was more commonly used in Scotland and Ireland, but its use has declined in recent years. Lain, Despite this, the name remains significant in cultural heritage and family traditions.

Lain Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Lain is currently #31514 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Lain is currently #18281 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Lain is currently #15485 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Lain is currently #8925 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Lain is currently #15824 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Lain is currently #9129 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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