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GirlHebrew

Marylyn

MAIR-uh-lin

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,329

Peak Year

#238 in 1936

First Recorded

1910

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Marylyn is a blend of Mary and Lyn. Mary is of Hebrew origin, meaning "bitter" or "beloved," while Lyn is Welsh for "lake."

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

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Personality Traits

BelovedGracefulSereneGentle

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