Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. /maʁ.ˈleː.nə/(German) /ˈmɑɹ.lin/(American English) /mɑɹ.ˈlin/(American English) /ˈmɑː.lin/(British English) /mɑː.ˈliːn/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Blend of Maria and Magdalene. It refers, therefore, to Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament. The name was popularized by the German actress and singer Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992), whose real name was Maria Magdalene Dietrich.

Related Names

VariantsMarlen(German) Marleen, Marlena(English)
Other Languages & CulturesMarleen(Dutch) Marlène(French) Marlena(Polish)
Same SpellingMarlène
User SubmissionMarléne

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   natural   wholesome   strong   refined   serious  

Name Days

Latvia: August 19
Norway: December 8
Sweden: April 4

Images

Marlene Dietrich (1932)Marlene Dietrich (1932)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024