What is the origin of the name Marleena?

Marleena is a name of Hebrew origin.

How do you pronounce Marleena?

Marleena is pronounced mar-LEE-nuh.

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GirlHebrew

Marleena

mar-LEE-nuh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

181

Peak Year

#13 in 1999

First Recorded

1962

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern elaboration of 'Marlena', which itself is a combination of 'Mary' (Hebrew for 'bitter' or 'beloved') and 'Magdalena' (Hebrew for 'woman from Magdala').

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Marlee Lena Marlena

Spelling Variations

Marlena Marlene Madeline

Similar Names

Lena Marlene Mary Magdalena

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulSophisticatedWarm

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