Marlen
[ˈmɑr.lən]Meaning
blend of Marx and Lenin; also a variant of Marlene
Background Story
Marlen is a blend of Marx and Lenin, created by communist parents who wanted to reject traditional names. It is also a variant of Marlene, itself formed from Maria and Magdalene. The name is used in Dutch, English, French, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish, and is recorded as a Russian given name of Soviet origin.
Temperament
Variations
Marlene, Marlin
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