Annelien

Typically considered a combination of Anna and Carolien, the Dutch Annelien blends two international classics into one. It may also be seen as a compound of Anna plus Evelien, Paulien, Celien, Evangelien, or similar, and depening on which -lien name you're thinking of, the meaning may alter.

Notable bearers include TV host and former Miss Belgium Annelien Coorevits, clarinettist Annelien Van Wauwe, food scientist and writer Annelien Pienaar, and historian Annelien de Dijn.

Anneline is used as an Afrikaans variation of the name, as well as a Norwegian cognate.

Pronounced ah-nuh-LEEN.