Mayelin
Meaning of Mayelin
Mayelin is a contemporary feminine given name deeply rooted in Latin American naming traditions, typically pronounced /meɪˈlɪn/ in English. It is widely interpreted as a synthesis of the English month-name May (from Latin Maius) and the diminutive suffix -lin, itself of Germanic or Celtic origin—a fusion that suggests the blossoming vitality of spring and the delicate nuance of feminine grace. Since its inaugural appearances in U.S. birth records in the early 1990s, Mayelin has sustained a modest yet steady presence—hovering around the 900th rank nationally, with annual occurrences ranging from five to thirteen and a recent count of ten newborns in 2024—underscoring its particular resonance within Hispanic communities. From an analytical standpoint, its morphology exemplifies a late-20th-century trend toward hybridized appellations that articulate cultural hybridity and personal identity, while its phonetic structure unfolds with the subtle promise of new blossoms across diverse linguistic contexts. Although its overall frequency remains limited, the name’s equilibrium of novelty and tradition imparts a distinctive Latin flair that appeals to parents seeking a name both fresh and anchored in heritage.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as may-LIN (/meɪˈlɪn/)
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