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Layn

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layn'layn'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Bright

MEANING

Path or roadway

ORIGIN

Old English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English word 'lane', meaning a narrow road or path.

CULTURAL NOTES

In English-speaking cultures, Layn can be associated with tranquility and simplicity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, lanes were often paths used by villagers and travelers before modern roads were developed.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Clear

MEANING

To shine or glow

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Related to the Hebrew word 'לָהַן' (lahen), which is not widely used today.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew, the name may be associated with light and brightness.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Hebrew names deriving from words related to light often symbolize hope and renewal.

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FAQs About Layn

The name Layn means "Path or roadway" in English, "To shine or glow" in Hebrew.
Layn has Old English and Hebrew origins. Derived from the Old English word 'lane', meaning a narrow road or path.
Layn is pronounced layn (layn). It has 1 syllable.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Layn include Lay, Lenny.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Layn include Maya, Ethan, Ava.
The most common spelling is Layn. Alternative spellings include Lane, Laine.
Layn - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations