Palin is a city located in Guatemala.
While the name Palin is associated with a location in Guatemala, it is also a surname of British origin, potentially derived from English or Welsh roots. Possible etymological origins include an anglicization of the Welsh patronymic ap Heilyn or references to the English placenames Poling, West Sussex, or Sea Palling, Norfolk.
Additionally, Palin exists independently as a surname in the Swedish language, occurring in both Sweden and Finland.