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Carolyn

KA-ruh-lihn

Carolyn (name) means a feminine given name, a variant of Caroline used in English since the 19th century. Example: “Carolyn was named after her grandmother.”

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A feminine given name, a variant of Caroline used in English since the 19th century.
"Carolyn was named after her grandmother."
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Carolyn” mean?

The word “Carolyn” means a feminine given name, a variant of Caroline used in English since the 19th century.

How do you pronounce “Carolyn”?

“Carolyn” is pronounced KA-ruh-lihn (/ˈkɛɹəlɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Carolyn” in a sentence?

Here is “Carolyn” used in a sentence: “Carolyn was named after her grandmother.”

What part of speech is “Carolyn”?

“Carolyn” is a name.

Is “Carolyn” a common word?

“Carolyn” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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