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Name Origin

Maralyn is a variant spelling of Marilyn, which is of American origin and means 'shining star'. It combines the prefix 'mar' (meaning 'sea') with the suffix 'lyn' (meaning 'lake').

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Famous People

Maralyn Monroe (1926-1962)

Actress, Model

  • Hollywood icon
  • Sex symbol of the 1950s
  • Starred in films like 'Some Like It Hot', 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes', and 'The Seven Year Itch'