Marileen
mar-uh-LEEN
Marileen is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “A feminine name combining Marie (from Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved') and Eileen (an Irish form of Helen, meaning 'light').”, and peaked in popularity in 1947.
What Marileen Means
“A feminine name combining Marie (from Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved') and Eileen (an Irish form of Helen, meaning 'light').”
The Story of Marileen
A luminous name that blends the sea's depth with the brightness of gentle light.
Marileen is a feminine name that appeared in the mid-20th century, often combining 'Marie,' the French form of Mary (from Hebrew, possibly meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'), with 'Eileen,' an Irish variation of Helen, meaning 'light.'
This name holds a gentle radiance for your daughter. You see a child with a kind and harmonious nature, whose spirit shines with a warm, inner light. She will navigate the world with empathy and a gentle understanding.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1947
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1947
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