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Jaclyn

A contracted variant of Jacqueline, ultimately from French/Hebrew: 'supplanter' or 'one who supplants.'

Meaning and origin

A modern contracted form of Jacqueline, created by shortening and modifying the original name.

How to pronounce Jaclyn

English (US)JAS-lin /ˈdʒæs.lɪn/

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