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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