Girl name
Marlyn name meaning
“Mary; traditionally, beloved”
Marlyn is a feminine name commonly linked to Mary and the traditional interpretation ‘beloved’. It is treated as a variant of Marilyn, an English formation combining Mary with the ending -lyn. Mary derives from Hebrew Miryam, whose original meaning remains disputed despite that traditional interpretation.
What does Marlyn mean?
Mary; traditionally, beloved
In Indonesian: Maria; secara tradisional, yang dikasihi
Origin and cultural usage of Marlyn
Marlyn is commonly treated as a variant of Marilyn, an English formation from Mary and the ending -lyn. Mary derives from Hebrew Miryam, whose original meaning is disputed.
How to pronounce Marlyn
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦭꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮜᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Marlyn a girl’s name?
Yes, Marlyn is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Marlyn ranks #1,771 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Marlyn
Famous people named Marlyn
- Marlyn Maisarah · b. 1980
- Marlyn M. Renyut
- Marlyn Poli
- Marlyn R. Nainggolan
FAQ about the name Marlyn
What is the meaning of Marlyn?
Marlyn means Mary; traditionally, beloved. Marlyn is commonly treated as a variant of Marilyn, an English formation from Mary and the ending -lyn. Mary derives from Hebrew Miryam, whose original meaning is disputed.
Is Marlyn a girl’s name?
Yes, Marlyn is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Marlyn have?
Marlyn has 2 syllables (Mar-lyn) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Marlyn?
Marlyn ranks #1,771 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Marlyn?
Notable people named Marlyn include Marlyn Maisarah, Marlyn M. Renyut, Marlyn Poli.
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