Marilyn

Gender: 
Female

Meanings:

  • Form of Mary, the English form of the Latin Maria (New Testament), from the Hebrew Miryam: Sea of bitterness or sea of sorrow (Old Testament—sister of Moses and Aaron).
  • Blend of two names such as Mary (the English form of the Latin Maria—New Testament, from the Hebrew Miryam—sea of bitterness or sea of sorrow—Old Testament—sister of Moses and Aaron) and Lynn (from the pool or waterfall—Old Welsh).