Marilyn

Marilyn is a feminine first name that is considered the English variant of Mary and features the popular ending '-lyn'. The name has its roots in the biblical name Maria, which in turn is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Mirjam.

What does the name Marilyn mean?

Marilyn is a girl's name that is considered the English form of Mary with the ending '-lyn'. Its origins lie in the biblical name Maria, which traces back to the Hebrew name Mirjam. The translation into German can have various meanings, including 'the beloved', 'the one loved by God', 'the rebellious', 'the untamed', 'the bitter', 'the plump', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'. The exact origin of Marilyn is not definitively clarified, but it is suspected that the name has ancient Egyptian roots, derived from mry, meaning 'beloved'. The names Maria and Mirjam, as well as their variants, are the most commonly used Christian girl names. Other variants include Maryte, Maryn, Marylin, and Marilynn. The name gained recognition through the mother of Jesus, who is seen as a symbol of pure and deeply felt love. Additionally, the name became internationally popular through the famous American actress Marilyn Monroe.

Where does the name Marilyn come from?

The origin of the name Marilyn is both ancient Egyptian and ancient Hebrew, with the meaning 'the beloved'. Ancient Egyptian mry means 'the beloved', while in Old Arabic mirjam means 'the bitterness' and in Hebrew myr means 'fruitful'. The name consists of various linguistic elements: mirjam, mry, and rym, which point to the gift of God.

How do you pronounce Marilyn?

The pronunciation of Marilyn is three syllables and rhythmically differentiated. The name is pronounced as 'Ma-ri-lyn' [ˈmɛɹəlɪn] or [ˈmaʁilɪn]. The combination of soft vowels and a distinctive ending syllable gives the name depth and resonance. Marilyn radiates both classic elegance and modern presence and has a multifaceted sound.

When is the name day of Marilyn?

Marilyn has several name days, which fall on January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Marilyn is a popular first name. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2018 at 1,384th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given around 150 times, placing it 1,936th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Marilyn ranks 2,174th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lin / Linchen / Liny / Lyn / Lynn / Mari / Mary / Mero

Similar first names

Famous people

• Marilyn Arnold (writer from America)
• Marilyn Baker (singer)
• Marilyn Bendell (American artist)
• Marilyn Black (sprinter from Australia)
• Marilyn Bodogh (curler from Canada)
• Marilyn Borden (actress from America)
• Marilyn Buferd (American actress)
• Marilyn Chris (American actress)
• Marilyn Cotlow (singer from the USA)
• Marilyn Deegan (English historian)
• Marilyn Friedman (American philosopher)
• Marilyn Frye (American philosopher)
• Marilyn Hanold (American actress)
• Marilyn Louis (American actress)
• Marilyn Maccord Adams (American philosopher)
• Marilyn Manson (name of a rock band and stage name of frontman Brian Hugh Warner)
• Marilyn Marshall (musician from America)
• Marilyn Martinez (American actress)
• Marilyn Mazur (jazz musician from the USA)
• Marilyn McCoo (singer from America)