# Baffin

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈbæfɪn/ · frequency rank #65,710

## Definitions
1. An English surname.
2. A region of Nunavut.
3. An island of Nunavut, Baffin Island.
4. Baffin Bay.

## Etymology
Originated as a nickname for a small or short man, derived from Welsh bach (“little”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/baffin