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Carlyn

A contracted variant of Caroline, derived from the feminine form of Charles, meaning "man" or "strong" in Germanic origins.

Meaning and origin

Carlyn is a shortened or contracted form of Caroline, which itself is a feminine variant of Charles.

How to pronounce Carlyn

English (US)KAR-lin /ˈkɑrlɪn/

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