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Merleen

mer-LEEN

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

113

Peak Year

#11 in 1949

First Recorded

1936

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of 'Marilyn', which is a combination of 'Mary' (Hebrew for 'bitter' or 'beloved') and 'Lynn' (Welsh for 'lake').

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Marlene Dietrich

    Iconic German-American actress and singer of classic Hollywood.

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Personality Traits

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