Emelyn
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Emelyn
The name 'Emelyn' is a variant of 'Emmeline,' derived from the Germanic root 'amal' meaning "work" or "industrious," and thus carries the meaning of "hardworking" or "striving." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and gained modest historical usage in medieval Europe as a feminine form of the Germanic name Amal.
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Etymology
The name 'Emelyn' is a variant of 'Emmeline,' derived from the Germanic root 'amal' meaning "work" or "industrious," and thus carries the meaning of "hardworking" or "striving." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and gained modest historical usage in medieval Europe as a feminine form of the Germanic name Amal.
Emelyn currently ranks #2,303 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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