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
Melodic

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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The name Marlen means "Beloved" in German, "Rebellious" in English.
Marlen has Germanic and English origins. Derived from the German name Marlene, a combination of Maria and Magdalene
Marlen is pronounced MAR-len (MAR-len). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Marlen include Mar, Lena, Marly.
Some middle name ideas for Marlen include Rose, Grace, Claire, Anne, Elizabeth.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Marlen include Sophie, Lucas, Anna, Julian.
The most common spelling is Marlen. Alternative spellings include Marlene, Marleen, Marlin.
Marlen - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations