"Joelyn" meaning in English

See Joelyn in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Coined from Jo or Joe + the suffix -lyn in the 20th century. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Jo}} Jo, {{m|en|Joe}} Joe, {{af|en|-lyn}} -lyn Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Joelyn
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Related terms: Jolene
    Sense id: en-Joelyn-en-name-xZQJj1rp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -lyn

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