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Marilene

MAR-uh-leen

Marilene is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “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.'”, and peaked in popularity in 1936.

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginFrench

What Marilene 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.'

The Story of Marilene

This name carries the grace of French elegance and the promise of illuminating light.

Marilene is a feminine given name that emerged in the early 20th century, a graceful combination of 'Marie,' the French form of Mary from Hebrew 'Miryam' (possibly meaning 'bitter' or 'rebellious'), and 'Ilene,' a name of Greek origin meaning 'light.'

You imagine Marilene for a daughter who possesses both depth and luminescence. This name suggests a gentle, elegant spirit, one who brings clarity and understanding to others. She will be a graceful presence, illuminating the lives she touches.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#11 in 1936

Total Births

143

First Recorded

1919

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