Marilene
MAR-uh-leen
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
143
Peak Year
#11 in 1936
First Recorded
1919
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A feminine given name, a combination of Marie and Ilene. Marie is the French form of Mary, from Hebrew 'Miryam,' possibly meaning 'bitter' or 'rebellious.' Ilene is of Greek origin, meaning 'light.'
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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