-ijn names

A list of names that end in -ijn. -Ijn is pronounced as 'Ine'. Pretty common in Dutch.
  1. Tijn
    • Origin:

      Dutch diminutive of Martijn or Augustijn
    • Description:

      This short form stands alone in its native Netherlands.
  2. Pepijn
    • Origin:

      Dutch form of Pepin
    • Meaning:

      "awe-inspiring"
    • Description:

      Pepijn, with its emphasis on the second syllable pronounced with a long i to rhyme with pine, is in the Dutch Top 100. Clipped, energetic-sounding nickname names such as Pep and Pip are stylish in The Netherlands. Could that translate to the English speaking world? Stay tuned.
  3. Merijn
    • Origin:

      Dutch variation of Marinus
    • Description:

      A sea-themed name from a nation of sea-adventurers.
  4. Stijn
    • Origin:

      Dutch short form
    • Description:

      As you may surmise from its origins as a short form for Constantijn and Augustijn, Stijn rhymes with nine and fine, though most English-speakers wouldn't guess that. A popular name in the Netherlands that's obscure elsewhere, for reasons undoubtedly connected to its spelling and pronunciation issues.
  5. Jasmijn
    • Origin:

      Dutch variation of Jasmine, Persian
    • Meaning:

      "gift from God"
    • Description:

      A Top 50 choice in the Netherlands.
  6. Valentijn
    • Origin:

      Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "strength, health"
    • Description:

      Dutch form of Valentine
  7. Annemijn
    • Boudewijn
      • Constantijn
        • Krijn
          • Martijn
            • Rozemarijn
              • Sanderijn
                • Willemijn