Girl name
Marlin name meaning
“beloved; bitter; rebellion”
Marlin is a feminine name commonly linked to the interpretations beloved, bitter, and rebellion through Maria. In this European derivation, it is a variant of Marlene, combining Maria and Magdalene. Maria comes from Hebrew Miryam, whose original meaning is disputed; the three meanings are frequently cited interpretations.
What does Marlin mean?
Beloved; bitter; rebellion
In Indonesian: yang dikasihi; pahit; pemberontakan
Origin and cultural usage of Marlin
May be a variant of Marlene, combining Maria and Magdalene. Maria derives from Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is disputed; beloved, bitter, and rebellion are frequently cited interpretations.
How to pronounce Marlin
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦭꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮜᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Marlin a girl’s name?
Yes, Marlin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Marlin ranks #1,301 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Marlin
Famous people named Marlin
- Marlin Agustina · b. 1971
- Marlin Rambu Bathi · b. 1984
- Marlin Wibowo · b. 1951
- Marlin Yikwa · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Marlin
What is the meaning of Marlin?
Marlin means beloved; bitter; rebellion. May be a variant of Marlene, combining Maria and Magdalene. Maria derives from Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is disputed; beloved, bitter, and rebellion are frequently cited interpretations.
Is Marlin a girl’s name?
Yes, Marlin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Marlin have?
Marlin has 2 syllables (Mar-lin) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Marlin?
Marlin ranks #1,301 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Marlin?
Notable people named Marlin include Marlin Agustina, Marlin Rambu Bathi, Marlin Wibowo.
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