Sharlyn
Hebrew and Welsh · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sharlyn
Sharlyn is a modern feminine given name, typically a blend of "Sharon" (from the Hebrew plain of Sharon, meaning "plain" or "flat land") and "Lynn" (of Welsh origin meaning "lake" or "pool").
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Etymology
Sharlyn is a modern feminine given name, typically a blend of "Sharon" (from the Hebrew plain of Sharon, meaning "plain" or "flat land") and "Lynn" (of Welsh origin meaning "lake" or "pool"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious or notable historical context, emerging as a creative compound name in the 20th century.
Sharlyn currently ranks #13,378 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1948.
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