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Ain

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Girl Name day: September 9 In French: Ainhoa
Origin: Basque. Meaning: Marian reference; 'fertile land' or 'the only one'.
Basque name taken from the village of Ainhoa (Lapurdi); its etymology is interpreted as 'fertile land' or 'the only one', and its usage derives from the local Marian devotion.

Name day for Ain

September 9

Why this day? Ain is a short form of Ainhoa, and shares its name day.

Ain is celebrated in Spain on September 9.

The story of the name Ain

Ain is a short form of Ainhoa. It keeps its origin (Basque) and meaning — marian reference; 'fertile land' or 'the only one', and shares its name day, September 9.

On birth records, Ain is rarely written as such: the Ains are Ainhoas (51,852 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ainhoa page. Ain is also a short form of Aingeru.

Frequently asked questions about Ain

What does Ain mean?

Ain is a short form of Ainhoa, which means marian reference; 'fertile land' or 'the only one'.

When is Ain's name day?

September 9, together with Ainhoa: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ain a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ainhoa.

Ain's profile

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Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

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