Mary
MAIR-ee
Girl · Hebrew
Meaning: Bitter, beloved, wished-for child
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Marlene
Girl · Hebrew · Medium name
- Meaning
- Of Mary Magdalene, of the bitter grace
- Pronunciation
- mar-LEH-neh
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Common in Germany (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Blend of Maria and Magdalene, popularized by Marlene Dietrich.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Hebrew, German
Commonly used in: Germany, United States, Austria
Alternate spellings
MarleenDutch / German
Dutch variant.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Marlene Dietrich
1901–1992
German-American actress and singer, a Hollywood icon.
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Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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