Marlene
[mɑːrˈliːn]Meaning
blend of Maria and Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene
Background Story
Marlene is a blend of Maria and Magdalene, and so refers to Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament. The name was popularized by the German actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, whose real name was Maria Magdalene Dietrich. It is used in Dutch, French, Polish and Latin American Spanish.
Variations
Marlena, Marla
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