Name:
Marilyn
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Marylin is most likely of Hebrew origin, a combination of Mary as the root and lyn as a suffix. Another possibility is a combination of Mary and Ellen. The most famous personality bearing this name was the American singer and actress Marilyn Monroe. In English-speaking countries the name has been used since the end of the 19th century.
Pronunciation:
MER-É™-lin/MER-lin
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
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Famous Marilyn:
Marilyn Bergman : composer
Marilyn Brick : politician
Marilyn French : author
Marilyn Hacker : poet
Marilyn Horne : opera singer
Marilyn Maxwell : actress
Marilyn Monroe : actress
Marilyn Scott : singer
Marilyn Manson : musician