What does the name Marlene mean?

The name Marlene means "Sea of bitterness, beloved".

What is the origin of the name Marlene?

Marlene is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 137 babies were named Marlene in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Marlene is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 137 →

All-Time Total: 130,378

Peak Year: 1936

Marlene is a blend of the names Mary and Magdalene. It originated in Germany and gained popularity in the early 20th century.

Girl names closely related to Marlene

Roxanne Izabel Dalilah Phoenyx Kassandra Arisbeth Arlene Aileen

Boy names closely related to Marlene

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Names with similar meaning to Marlene

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Births per year in the United States

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