Marlene
mahr-LEEN
Popularity
#1551
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
130,755
Peak Year
#5,354 in 1936
First Recorded
1904
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A combination of Maria and Helene, meaning 'star of the sea' and 'light' respectively.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Marlene Dietrich
German-American actress and singer.
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