Jaclyn Name Meaning & Origin
Jaclyn
Origin of the name Jaclyn:
Borrowed from the French, Jacqueline is a feminine form of Jacques, which is a variant of James and Jacob. Both of these names are derived from the Hebrew ya`aqob (supplanting, seizing by the heel).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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Jacquline means The Supplanter and is of Hebrew Origin. As Jaclyn is a variation of Jacquline it has the same meaning. it is said that Jaclyn's are : knowledgeable and honest
good at dealing with obstacles
born leaders
invariably adept at making money
known for thier drive for freedom
possessers of inner stability and a nurturing nature- Famous real-life people named Jaclyn
Jaclyn Smith, Jaclyn Linetsky, Jaclyn Victor, Jaclyn DeSantis, Jaclyn Moriarty, Jaclyn Ngan, Jaclyn Reding, Jaclyn Nesheiwat, Jaclyn James, Jaclyn Glenn
Jaclyn Hill, YouTube beauty influencer
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