Boy name
Arin name meaning
“lion's den”
Arin is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic ‘arīn, meaning “lion’s den”. It can also appear as a shortened form of other names. The meaning “lion’s den” therefore belongs to its possible Arabic derivation and does not necessarily apply to every use of Arin.
What does Arin mean?
Lion's den
In Indonesian: sarang singa
Origin and cultural usage of Arin
One possible source is Arabic ‘arīn, ‘lion’s den’. Arin can also occur as a shortened form of other names, so this derivation does not always apply.
Arin in Islam and the Quran
Arin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Arin
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /arin/ |
| Arabic script | عرين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦫꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮛᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Arin a boy’s name?
Yes, Arin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Arin ranks #3,827 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Arin
Famous people named Arin
- Arin · b. 1988
- Arin Dwihartanto Sunaryo · b. 1978
- Arin Iswana · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Arin
What is the meaning of Arin?
Arin means lion's den. One possible source is Arabic ‘arīn, ‘lion’s den’. Arin can also occur as a shortened form of other names, so this derivation does not always apply.
Is Arin a boy’s name?
Yes, Arin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
Is the name Arin in the Quran?
Arin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Arin have?
Arin has 2 syllables (A-rin) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Arin?
Arin ranks #3,827 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Arin?
Notable people named Arin include Arin, Arin Dwihartanto Sunaryo, Arin Iswana.
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