Evelyn
From an English surname derived from the given name Aveline, ultimately meaning "desired" or "wished for".
Meaning and origin
Evelyn originated as an English surname based on the medieval given name Aveline.
How to pronounce Evelyn
| English (US) | EV-uh-lin /ˈɛvəlɪn/ |
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