Name meaning
Marlene
may mean “Maria and Magdalena”
- Origin
- German
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, German, Spanish, French
- Spellings
- Marlene · Marlena · Marla
- Say it
- mar-LAY-neh
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Marlene is a German blend of Maria and Magdalena. Magdalena means woman of Magdala. The meaning of Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam, is not certain.
Roots
Hebrew Miryam (uncertain) + Magdala (tower).
Where it is used
Marlena is a related form.
Marlene name FAQ
What does the name Marlene mean?
Marlene may mean “Maria and Magdalena”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Hebrew Miryam (uncertain) + Magdala (tower).
Where does the name Marlene come from?
Marlene is of German origin. Today it is used in English, German, Spanish, French families.
How do you pronounce Marlene?
Marlene is usually pronounced mar-LAY-neh.
Is Marlene a boy's or a girl's name?
Marlene is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Marlene?
Related spellings and forms include Marlena, Marla.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.