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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