What does Pailin mean?

Pailin is a Thai name meaning 'blue sapphire,' representing a precious and brilliant gemstone.

How do you pronounce Pailin?

It is pronounced 'Pie-lin', with the first syllable sounding like the English word 'pie' and a flat or rising tone depending on regional dialect.

Is Pailin a boy or girl name?

Pailin is almost exclusively used as a feminine name in Thailand, though it is occasionally found as a surname for all genders.

Is Pailin a common name?

Yes, it is a well-established and common name in Thailand, favored for its traditional roots and auspicious meaning.

Name meaning & originPailin ไพลิน

/pie-LIN/

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Meaning of Pailin

A precious name referring to the brilliant blue sapphire gemstone.

The name Pailin is derived from the Thai word for the blue sapphire gemstone. Historically, the term is also linked to the Pailin Province in Cambodia, a region famous for its gemstone mines that historically supplied Thai markets.

Origin: Thai
Pronunciation: /pie-LIN/

Cultural background

It is a popular and classic feminine name in Thailand, often chosen for its association with luxury, beauty, and the deep blue color of the precious stone.

Variations & nicknames

Pairin
Phailin
Lin
Nong Pailin

Famous people named Pailin

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Pailin Chuchottaworn
Former CEO of PTT Public Company Limited and former Deputy Minister of Transport.
Business and Politics · 2010s-present
Pailin Rungrat
Pen name of Rungwit Suwanbin, a prominent Thai literary critic and writer.
Literature · 1980s-present
Pailin Haldermann
Thai-born fashion model and socialite active in the international modeling circuit.
Fashion · 2000s-present

Frequently asked about Pailin

What does Pailin mean?: Pailin is a Thai name meaning 'blue sapphire,' representing a precious and brilliant gemstone.
How do you pronounce Pailin?: It is pronounced 'Pie-lin', with the first syllable sounding like the English word 'pie' and a flat or rising tone depending on regional dialect.
Is Pailin a boy or girl name?: Pailin is almost exclusively used as a feminine name in Thailand, though it is occasionally found as a surname for all genders.
Is Pailin a common name?: Yes, it is a well-established and common name in Thailand, favored for its traditional roots and auspicious meaning.

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