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    Evelyn
    Evelynn
    Meaning
    • English: Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'.
    • Irish: Light; hazelnut; life; from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut. famous bearer: evelyn waugh
    • A female name of English origin derived from Evelyn, which means life.
    OriginEnglish, IrishEnglish
    Native script——
    GenderGirl, UnisexGirl
    Popularity
    US rank #9 (2017)
    Syllables33
    First letterEE
    Rashi——
    Numerology7: wisdom, reflection and intuition3: creativity, joy and self-expression

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