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Marilena

mah-ree-LAY-nah

Popularity

#7804

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Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

667

Peak Year

#21 in 2021

First Recorded

1948

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A combination of Maria (Hebrew for 'bitter' or 'beloved') and Helena (Greek for 'light' or 'bright').

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MariLenaMarilou

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Marilena Rossi

    Italian actress and singer, active in the mid-20th century.

Nicknames

MariLenaMarilou

Spelling Variations

MarilenaMarylena

Similar Names

HelenaMariaLenaMariella

Personality Traits

ElegantRadiantResilientWarm

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