What Does the Name Marilyn Mean

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The name Marilyn comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Marilyn below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Marilyn Name Meaning

EnglishCombination of MARY and lyn. It has been used since the start of the 20th century. A famous bearer was the American actress Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962).

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Maudie
2 Masami
3 Marie
4 Mabella
5 Margery
6 Machalat
7 Madhavi
8 Marzell
9 Manjusha
10 Maylis
11 Manjula
12 Mártuska
13 Margarida
14 Madyson
15 Marjukka
16 Marisa
17 Mabel
18 Macie
19 Margrethe
20 Mahaut
21 Margreet
22 Martina
23 Matryona
24 Marcius
25 Marly
26 Madison
27 Meaghan
28 Mahtab
29 Maaike
30 Manaia
31 Maayan
32 Mechteld
33 Markus
34 Marwin
35 Máirín
36 Marica
37 Martin
38 Marit
39 Mariusz
40 Magnolia
41 Marjana
42 Manuelita
43 Maxine
44 Magdalene
45 Marfa
46 Maren
47 Marcio
48 Mayte
49 Malati
50 Maryla
51 Maral
52 Maryam
53 Marlena
54 Matild
55 Mared
56 Macey
57 Marcela
58 Machlah
59 Makena
60 Maddie
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