Pronounced: "Air-LEEN-ah"
(similar to
Eric, or Erin, but... Erlina)
An uncommon female name in US & Canada, but
popular among Southeast Asians.
Erlina is a name of legend harkening back to days of yore when the lioness hunted for her
family, and survival of the fittest ruled the Earth.
Some who bear the name Erlina are the fierce descendants of Boudicca and other warrior women of the ancient and pagan Celts of Europe. We are oft-called 'celtic woman', '
girl from Ireland', or simply bear the variation on the noble title Earl in our name.
Others who bear this name are the warrior queens and princesses of Malaysia, Indonesia, and other parts of
Asia, that act as a 'shield' for families, the strength of children, the
pride of
parents and siblings. They exhibit all the protective elements of mother and sisterhood.
We kick ass and take names... usually of those that mispronounce 'Erlina'. But we never take the names of other Erlinas, because a fight between even two of us would
shake the very foundations of the universe and end life as we know it.
Women named Erlina are usually marked by stunning intellect and
beauty in proportion to their great strength of will and character. Their friendship is loyal, their love steadfast, and their focus unwavering.
If you know an Erlina, take time today to be kind to her.
