he meaning is not known for certain, but there are several theories including "sea of bitterness", "rebelliousness", and "wished for child". However it was most likely originally an Egyptian name, perhaps derived in part from mry "beloved" or mr "love".
This is the name of several New Testament characters, most importantly Mary the virgin mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene. Two queens of England have had this name, as well as a Queen of Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots.
My name is Marilyn and I belive it means pride and respecvtfulness of this very special person
My name is also Marilyn and it means - 'Bitter beauty' as well as 'Uncertain/May be bitter'
It is a beautiful, bittersweet name to have.
As a side note:
*Do not forget Miriam was the wife of Moses and her name meant - Uncertain/May be bitter
* Additionally Moses second wife's name Zipporah (Tzipporah) meant - female bird
* I think Marilyn is a blend of those two names in a strange way. But that is just my humble opinion!
* Marilyn is a combination of Mary + Lyn = (star of the sea) + (ending)
marilyn
Marilyn is a name of non-Jewish origin and has no "Jewish meaning".
The name Marian is a variation of the name "Mary". In Hebrew, "Mary" is Miriam (מרים) which has an unknown meaning.
Marilyn Seven's birth name is Marilyn Swartz.
Marilyn Durham's birth name is Marilyn Wall.
Marilyn Chris's birth name is Miller, Marilyn.
Marilyn Bergman's birth name is Marilyn Katz.
Marilyn Carlisle's birth name is Marilyn Moles.
Marilyn Stefano's birth name is Marilyn Epstein.
Marilyn Quayle's birth name is Marilyn Tucker.
Marilyn McArthurs's birth name is Marilyn Baird.
Marilyn Lemak's birth name is Marilyn Morrissey.