Modern place name; possibly broken land or marsh land
Unisex
Brooklyn
Modern name derived from a place name
Meaning
Brooklyn is a modern English given name derived from the name of the New York City borough. The place name originated from Breukelen, a Dutch town whose name has been interpreted as either broken land or marsh land. As a given name, Brooklyn is also sometimes viewed as a combination of Brook and the popular name ending -lyn. It is used for both girls and boys, although it is more commonly feminine in the United States. Brooklyn has a contemporary, place-inspired style and a recognizable international presence.
Origin & Background
The name Brooklyn is associated with English, Modern American naming tradition, Dutch place-name origin.
Cultural / Religious associations
Pronunciation
BROOK-lin
/ˈbrʊklɪn/
Numerology
Pythagorean
4
Chaldean
2
Lucky Number
4
Name Style
Variations
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