Mary
MAIR-ee
Girl · Hebrew
Meaning: Bitter, beloved, wished-for child
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Marilyn
Girl · Hebrew · Medium name
- Meaning
- Bitter, of the bitter sea, beloved
- Pronunciation
- MAR-ih-lin
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Blend of Mary and Lynn; from Hebrew 'Miryam' meaning bitter or beloved.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: Hebrew, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Canada
Alternate spellings
MarrylnEnglish
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
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Marilyn Monroe
1926–1962
American actress, model, and enduring cultural icon.
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