Carlijn

Carlijn is a female first name that has its origins in the Netherlands. It represents a Dutch form of Carel, a variant of the German name Carl. Translated, this name means "the free woman" or also "the beloved."

What does the name Carlijn mean?

Carlijn is a feminine form of the name Carel, which in turn is a Dutch derivation of Carl. Translated, this first name means "the free woman" and "the beloved." Its roots lie in Old High German, where the term karal or karlaz stands for "the man" or "the husband." Other variants include Carley, Carly, Carli, Carlie, Carlia, Carlin, Carlina, Carlijne, Carlien, Carleen, Carline, Carlita, Carlinda, Carlynn, Carlyn, and Carlynne. The name Carl was borne by Charlemagne and was used in Latin as Carolus, which contributed to its worldwide spread. However, in German-speaking regions, the name only gained significant popularity since the 19th century.

Where does the name Carlijn come from?

Carlijn is a female first name with Old High German origins and means "the free woman."

How do you pronounce Carlijn?

KAR-lijn

When is the name day of Carlijn?

The name days for Carlijn are January 6, January 28, November 4, and November 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Carlijn is considered a rare name. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name. The global popularity and frequency of Carlijn are reflected in the rankings of name charts from various countries.