Meaning
shining, bright
Origin
Marlene is a name of Germanic origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 19 countries (AO, BE, BO, BR, CA, CH, CL, CM, CO, FI, FR, LU, MX, NL, PE, PT, SE, US, ZA).
Style
- elegant
- international
- classic
- feminine
- glamorous
- sophisticated
Famous people named Marlene
- Marlene Dietrich
- Marlène De Wael
Variations
Marleen, Marlen, Lene, Marleene
Nicknames
Marlie, Lene
Popularity
Marlene appears in 19 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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