Multi-purpose name. (1) A given name combining
穆 (a respectful, solemn surname/character) with
林 ("forest"). (2) A historical/alternate spelling for
穆棱 (Mùlíng), a county-level city in Heilongjiang famous for its forest landscapes. (3) Phonetic stand-in for foreign "Mu-lin" or French "Moulin" (mill).