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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Most individuals with the name Matilyn are female.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -48% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Matilyn in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.