Elf ruler
Pronunciation: /ɛərɪlɪn/
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Aerilyn is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Elf ruler". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: /ɛərɪlɪn/. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Αηριλίνη
Αγάπη, Βίος, Άνθρωπος
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ɛərɪlɪn/
IPA
/ɛərɪlɪn/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The character Aerilyn was featured in the 1993 novel 'The White Raven' by Marion Zimmer Bradley. In this story, Aerilyn is a recluse living in the ruins of an ancient temple in the kingdom of Gwynedd. She is a powerful mage and healer who is sought out by the protagonist for help in a time of crisis.
Late Middle Ages, approximately 15th century
Aerilyn is also the name of a Christian saint mentioned in various medieval hagiographies. She is said to have lived in the 7th century and was a hermit who lived in a cave near the village of Llandeilo Fawr in Wales. Many miracles were attributed to her intercession, and she was particularly venerated for her ability to heal the sick.
Early Middle Ages, approximately 7th century
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Aerilyn
Love, Life, Human being
ערילין
מְקוֹר בְּרִיאָה, בְּרִיאָה, אָהֲבָה
Αηριλίνη
Αγάπη, Βίος, Άνθρωπος
Aerilyn
Amor, Vita, Homo
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