name
Devlin
DEHV-lihn
Devlin (name) means a surname and given name of Irish origin, from Ó Doibhilin, meaning "descendant of the unlucky one.". Example: “Devlin took over as manager last spring.”
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A surname and given name of Irish origin, from Ó Doibhilin, meaning "descendant of the unlucky one."
"Devlin took over as manager last spring."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Devlins
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Etymology
From Irish Ó Duibhlin; a doublet of Dolan.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Devlin” mean?
The word “Devlin” means a surname and given name of Irish origin, from Ó Doibhilin, meaning "descendant of the unlucky one.".
How do you pronounce “Devlin”?
“Devlin” is pronounced DEHV-lihn (/ˈdɛvlɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Devlin” in a sentence?
Here is “Devlin” used in a sentence: “Devlin took over as manager last spring.”
What part of speech is “Devlin”?
“Devlin” is a name.
