Meaning & Origin
Alternative form of qilin.
Kylin is a boy's and girl's baby name of Chinese origin, an anglicization of qilin (麒麟), the mythical Chinese chimera — a magnificent creature with dragon's scales, deer's hooves, and ox's tail — symbolizing 'good luck' and the arrival of a great leader or sage. The qilin appeared only at the birth of extraordinary people.
Kylin carries the full weight of Chinese mythology's most auspicious creature. For families with East Asian heritage, it's a name that announces cosmic significance for the child bearing it. For others, it's an intriguing mythological name from one of the world's oldest civilizations.