Name:
Marlene
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Marlene originates as a German blend of Maria and Magdalene and thus refers to Mary Magdalene, the Biblical figure. The name was popularized by the German actress and entertainer Marlene Dietrich. Her real name was Maria Magdalene von Losch.
Pronunciation:
MAHR-leen
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Magdalena
Marla
Marleen
Marlen
Marlena
Marline
Famous Marlene:
Marlene Dauden : actress
Marlene Dietrich : actress
Marlene Warfield : actress
Marlene Janssen : model
Marlene Lawston : child actress
Marlene Morrow : model
Marlene Favela : actress