name
Boleyn
BOH-lihn
Boleyn (name) means an English surname, most famously borne by Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII. Example: “Anne Boleyn was queen of England for only three years.”
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An English surname, most famously borne by Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII.
"Anne Boleyn was queen of England for only three years."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Boleyns
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Etymology
A habitational surname derived from Boulogne-sur-Mer in France.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Boleyn” mean?
The word “Boleyn” means an English surname, most famously borne by Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII.
How do you pronounce “Boleyn”?
“Boleyn” is pronounced BOH-lihn (/ˈbəʊlɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Boleyn” in a sentence?
Here is “Boleyn” used in a sentence: “Anne Boleyn was queen of England for only three years.”
What part of speech is “Boleyn”?
“Boleyn” is a name.
