Marlene
combination of Maria (beloved/wished-for child) and Magdalene (of Magdala)
Marlene is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 386, with 21,389 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
combination of Maria (beloved/wished-for child) and Magdalene (of Magdala)
The name Marlene is a blended form of Maria and Magdalene. In the Philippines, it became widespread during the mid-20th century due to Hollywood influence and American colonial-era education, becoming a classic mid-century mother or grandmother name.
Marlene originated as a German portmanteau of Maria and Magdalene. It entered Philippine naming culture primarily through 20th-century American pop culture and media, popularized internationally by actress Marlene Dietrich.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given to girls born in the mid-to-late 20th century in the Philippines. Typical nicknames include Mar, Marlene, Len, Leni, or Marlen.
Related forms
- Marlene German
- Marlène French
- Marlene Spanish
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Marlene with common surname pairs
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How do I use Marlene with two Filipino surnames?
Marlene is the given name. The full name is Marlene + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Marlene a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Marlene is number 386, with 21,389 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.