lynn
リン
解説 Definition
英語圏で使われる女性の名前。
Lynn is a personal name used in English, especially as a feminine given name. It is normally capitalized and refers to a particular person, as in Lynn works at the hospital.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
Lynn は英語圏の女性名として、文中では通常 Lynn と大文字で書き、「リン」と読みます。Lynn works as a nurse のように主語なら人名と判断しましょう。ウェールズ語 llyn「湖」に結びつく姓の由来を手がかりに、静かな湖の情景と名前を関連づけると定着します。似た綴りの line「線」とは発音も意味も別です。
Learn Lynn as a capitalized personal name pronounced like “lin.” In a sentence such as Lynn works as a nurse, its position before the verb helps identify it as the name of a person. One recognized source is a surname connected with Welsh llyn, meaning “lake,” so a calm lake can provide a factual visual association. Do not confuse Lynn with line: the spelling, vowel, and meaning are different. Also notice that related spellings such as Lyn or Lynne may be used as names, but Lynn is the exact form represented here.
例文
Lynn works as a nurse at the children's hospital.
リンは小児病院で看護師として働いている。
My friend Lynn is an excellent photographer who captures beautiful landscapes.
友人のリンは美しい風景を撮影する優れた写真家です。
Lynn has been volunteering at the community center for five years.
リンは5年間コミュニティセンターでボランティアをしている。
lynn の語源・成り立ち Etymology
ウェールズ語のllyn（湖）に由来する地名姓。ケルト語系の「水・湖」を意味する語根から来ており、穏やかな湖のイメージが名前に込められている。アイルランド語のlinn（池）とも同根である。
Lynn has more than one naming history, but one established source is a surname derived from a place-name associated with Welsh llyn, meaning “lake.” It is related in sense to Celtic words such as Irish linn, referring to a pool or body of water. The surname later came into use as a given name in English-speaking communities. Modern Lynn is commonly feminine, although historical and regional usage can vary.
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