Matilyn

Matilyn Meaning & Origin

About Matilyn
The name "Matilyn" is a variant spelling of the name "Madelyn" or "Madeline." It is derived from the French name "Madeleine," which means "woman from Magdala." Magdala was a village in ancient Israel, and the name gained popularity due to its association with Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus in the New Testament. "Matilyn" carries a similar meaning, representing a strong and independent woman.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Matilyn are female.

Matilyn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -48% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 T AH0 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/matilyn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M345

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matilyn in Braille

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

The name Matilyn in braille

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

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

The name Matilyn in sign language

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