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Jolyon

Jolyon (name) means a male given name, an old spelling of Julian that has stayed in gentle, occasional use since the 1920s. Example: “Jolyon is a character in Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga novels.”

name

A male given name, an old spelling of Julian that has stayed in gentle, occasional use since the 1920s.

"Jolyon is a character in Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga novels."

How to use Jolyon

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned English form of Julian, mostly known through literature.

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_____ is a character in Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga novels.

Etymology

A medieval spelling of "Julian," brought back into use by the novelist John Galsworthy in his Forsyte Saga.

Rhymes for Jolyon

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jolyon” mean?

The word “Jolyon” means a male given name, an old spelling of Julian that has stayed in gentle, occasional use since the 1920s. In plain terms, an old-fashioned English form of Julian, mostly known through literature.

How do you use “Jolyon” in a sentence?

Here is “Jolyon” used in a sentence: “Jolyon is a character in Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga novels.”

What part of speech is “Jolyon”?

“Jolyon” is a name.

What is the meaning of Jolyon?

"Jolyon" (name) means a male given name, an old spelling of Julian that has stayed in gentle, occasional use since the 1920s.