Gerlyn

Gerlyn Meaning & Origin

About Gerlyn
The name "Gerlyn" is a variant of the name "Geraldine" and has Germanic origins. It is derived from the elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "lin" meaning "soft" or "tender." Therefore, the name "Gerlyn" can be interpreted to mean "soft or tender spear." It is a feminine name that conveys strength and gentleness simultaneously.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gerlyn are female.

Gerlyn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gerlyn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRLN', 'JRLN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gerlyn in Braille

Here's how to represent Gerlyn in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gerlyn in braille

How to Spell the Name Gerlyn in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gerlyn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gerlyn in sign language

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