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Name Origin

Caryn is a feminine given name, often considered a variant of the name Carolyn. It has roots in the Germanic language and means 'free man' or 'strong woman.'

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Famous People

Caryn Elaine Johnson (1956-)

Actress

  • Known for her roles in films such as 'Saturday Night Fever' and 'Stir Crazy'
  • Won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway play 'The Color Purple'