Marilyn
A blend of Mary (meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") combined with the suffix -lyn, creating a distinctly feminine form.
Meaning and origin
Marilyn emerged as a modern English creation at the beginning of the 20th century, when such name blends were becoming fashionable.
How to pronounce Marilyn
| English (US) | MER-uh-lin /ˈmɛrəlɪn/ |
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