Haerin
Origin:Korean
Other Origin(s):Chinese
Meaning:Sea, ocean; Harmonize, agree; Qilin; Clear water
Haerin is a feminine name bathed in nature and mysticism for your little one’s colorful soul. Haerin is Sino-Korean in origin, a language and script influenced by Chinese, opening it up to a mosaic of meanings to explore. As a variant of Hae-Rin, Haerin’s meaning depends on the hangul used to spell it. Some of the meanings associated with the element hae include “sea,” “ocean,” “harmonize,” and “agree,” while rin means “clear water.” Rin can also refer to the qilin, a rare and benevolent creature from Chinese mythology honored as one of the Four Auspicious Beasts. Like a calm ocean on a bright day, Haerin has a lovely push and pull to its sound that sings in pure harmony.
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Sources
Behind the Name, Hae-Rin, February 2025
World History Encyclopedia, Qilin (Chinese Unicorn), May 2024
Britannica, qilin, Chinese mythology, August 2024
WordSense Dictionary, 海 (Korean)
WordSense Dictionary, 諧 (Chinese)
WordSense Dictionary, 麟
WordSense Dictionary, 潾
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