Jacklin
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jacklin
The name 'Jacklin' is a feminine variant of 'Jack', which itself is a diminutive of 'John', ultimately from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan' meaning "God is gracious." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often as a modern or alternate spelling of 'Jacqueline', with no specific religious association beyond its Christian origins tied to John the Baptist and other saints.
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Etymology
The name 'Jacklin' is a feminine variant of 'Jack', which itself is a diminutive of 'John', ultimately from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan' meaning "God is gracious." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often as a modern or alternate spelling of 'Jacqueline', with no specific religious association beyond its Christian origins tied to John the Baptist and other saints.
Jacklin currently ranks #12,454 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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