Evelyn Definition

evəlin; Brit usually, ēvlin
noun
A feminine and masculine name: fem. var. Evelina, Eveline.
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pronoun
A female given name.
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A matronymic surname​.

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A male given name, transferred from the surname.
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Origin of Evelyn

  • Medieval English form of the Old French female name Aveline, diminutive of the Germanic root avi, of uncertain meaning, possibly "desired, wished for" , or aval "strength". By folk etymology the female name is seen as a diminutive of Eve.

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Evelyn Sentence Examples

  • Evelyn's happy response was lost as she faded into sleep.

  • Evelyn sang, her voice muffled through the door.

  • Evelyn gave a brilliant smile, and Romas eyed her.

  • Evelyn brought the last of three trays to the table.

  • Evelyn had been so happy the past few months, and having Romas around was not that bad.

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Words Starting With

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Words Starting With E and Ending With N

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With E6 Letter Words Ending With N