Marlene

From Magdala

girlGermanic

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Marlene meaning & origin

Marlene is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "From Magdala". Listed origin: Germanic.

Pronunciation

mar-LEEN

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Marlene. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

MarMA

Middle Name Ideas

  • Marlene Rose
  • Marlene Grace
  • Marlene Marie
  • Marlene Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Marlene Dietrich (actress and singer)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlene

What does the name Marlene mean?

Marlene is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "From Magdala". Listed origin: Germanic.

How do you pronounce Marlene?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is mar-LEEN. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Marlene?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Marlene. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Marlene?

Ideas to try include Mar, MA. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Marlene?

Try Marlene Rose, Marlene Grace, Marlene Marie, Marlene Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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