Karyn Parsons Rockwell (born October 8, 1966) is an American actress, author and comedian. She is best known for her role as Hilary Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air …

12 hours ago · What started as mentorship for Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Karyn Parsons's husband, director Alexandre Rockwell, soon turned into a bigger act of generosity

Karyn Parsons decided to go into acting at the age of 13. She had her first TV role in the NBC drama The Bronx Zoo (1987), but she made her big break as Will Smith 's cousin "Hilary …

5 days ago · Karyn is a feminine name that emerged as a variant of Karen, which itself derives from the Danish form of Katherine. Originally from Greek, the name means 'pure.'

Karyn Parsons is best known for her role as Will Smith’s spoiled and quippy cousin Hilary Banks on NBC’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Feb 28, 2019 · Variant of Karen 1.

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Dec 18, 2025 · The name Karyn is primarily a female name of Scandinavian origin that means Pure. Click through to find out more information about the name Karyn on BabyNames.com.

The name Karyn is a variant of the name Karen, which has multiple origins and meanings. It is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning "pure" or "unsullied."

Find out the popularity of the first name Karyn, what it means and the history of how Karyn came to be.