Marlen

MAR-len'MAR-len'2 syllables
🇩🇪German
Charming

MEANING

Beloved

ORIGIN

Germanic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the German name Marlene, a combination of Maria and Magdalene

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with Marlene Dietrich, a German-American actress and singer.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name became popular in the early 20th century, particularly in German-speaking countries.

🇬🇧English
Soft

MEANING

Rebellious

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

A variation of the name Marlene, which combines elements of 'Maria' and 'Magdalene'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in English-speaking countries as a variation of Marlene.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used more frequently in English-speaking regions following the rise in fame of Marlene Dietrich.

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Marlen - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations