masculine Marlin

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Origin:
welsh
Name Root:
mori dunom > MYRDDIN
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Welsh “Myrddin,” meaning “sea fortress, a hill near the sea,” used by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his 12th-century Arthurian tales. The name “Merlin” in fact, is the Welsh Myrddin, the name of the bard Myrddin Wyllt, one of the chief sources for the later legendary figure. Geoffrey of Monmouth Latinized the name to Merlinus in his works. The medievalist Gaston Paris suggests that Geoffrey chose the form “Merlinus” rather than the regular “Merdinus” to avoid a resemblance to the Anglo-Norman word “merde” (Latin: merda).

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bulgarian
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russian
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italian
breton
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United States Ranking #1820


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Numerological Values: #4

Order, practicality, sincerity and hard work are some of the character traits associated with this number. A number 4 person is disciplined, serious, honest and will work steadily to achieving his goal. Such a person can bring order to an otherwise chaotic situation.

Chakra Number: #4
Heart Chakra "Anahata"

Green is the main heart chakra color. It is the color of healing, balance, tranquility, and serenity. Green brings wholeness to our lives and it is the color most frequently found in nature. Learn more about this color and discover its meaning.

Color meaning: Green

The color green is the color of balance and harmony. From a color psychology perspective, it is the great balancer of the heart and the emotions, creating equilibrium between the head and the heart. From a meaning of colors perspective, green is also the color of growth, the color of spring, of renewal and rebirth. It renews and restores depleted energy. It is the sanctuary away from the stresses of modern living, restoring us back to a sense of well being. This is why there is so much of this relaxing color on the earth, and why we need to keep it that way.

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Notable People and Personalities

Marlin Hurt (1905-1946), American Stage Entertainer And Radio Actor
Marlin Perkins (1905–1986), American Zoologist And Tv Personality