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Marlen

MAR-len

Popularity

#3543

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

6,390

Peak Year

#272 in 2003

First Recorded

1915

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Of debated origin, possibly a blend of Maria and Magdalene, or a variant of Marlene, meaning 'star of the sea' or 'bitter'.

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Gender Split

Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Marlene Dietrich

    Iconic German-American actress and singer.

Nicknames

MarLenLeni

Spelling Variations

MarleneMarlennMarleen

Similar Names

MarenArlenMerlinEvelyn

Personality Traits

IndependentIntelligentCreativeVersatile

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