Elin

Elin is a Scandinavian and Welsh form of Helen, ultimately derived from the Greek Helene, whose root meaning is debated but may relate to the Greek word for torch or to Selene, the moon goddess. The name spread widely through the Christian veneration of Saint Helena, mother of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great, who was credited with discovering the True Cross in Jerusalem. Elin is the standard form in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Welsh contexts, while the Icelandic spelling Elín carries an accent to reflect the long vowel. Related forms include Ellen, Elena, Eleanor, and the Welsh Elen.