What is the origin of the name Karlene?

Karlene is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Karlene?

Karlene is currently ranked #12733 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Karlene?

Karlene is pronounced kahr-LEEN.

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GirlGermanic

Karlene

kahr-LEEN

Popularity

#12733

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

4,167

Peak Year

#104 in 1959

First Recorded

1913

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Karlene is a feminine form of Karl, of Germanic origin, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'.

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Karlie Lena

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Karlie Lena

Spelling Variations

Carlene Karoline

Similar Names

Marlene Arlene Darlene Charlene

Personality Traits

strongindependentdeterminedreliable

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