name

Lyn

LIHN

Lyn (name) means a short form of female given names ending in "-lyn," such as Evelyn or Carolyn; also used as a unisex middle name. Example: “Everyone just called her Lyn, short for Marilyn.”

name

A short form of female given names ending in "-lyn," such as Evelyn or Carolyn; also used as a unisex middle name.

"Everyone just called her Lyn, short for Marilyn."

How to Use Lyn

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA short, informal form of names like Evelyn or Carolyn.

Easily confused with

lynn → lynne →

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What does “Lyn” mean?

The word “Lyn” means a short form of female given names ending in "-lyn," such as Evelyn or Carolyn; also used as a unisex middle name. In plain terms, a short, informal form of names like Evelyn or Carolyn.

How do you pronounce “Lyn”?

“Lyn” is pronounced LIHN (/ˈlɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lyn” in a sentence?

Here is “Lyn” used in a sentence: “Everyone just called her Lyn, short for Marilyn.”

What part of speech is “Lyn”?

“Lyn” is a name.