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Marilyn Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "marilyn" is "uncertain, possibly derived from the name mary meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness' or lynn meaning 'lake'", and is used often for "girls".

Name
marilyn
Meaning
uncertain, possibly derived from the name mary meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness' or lynn meaning 'lake'
Pronunciation
mare-uh-lin
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Marilyn Name Details

Marilyn is a name of uncertain origin. It gained popularity in the 20th century and was most likely influenced by the fame of Marilyn Monroe, a famous American actress and model from the 1950s. It is predominantly used as a feminine given name.

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