Marleen
/mahr-ⱢEEN/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Marleen is a English name meaning "Of Magdala". Likely Dutch and German. Combination of Maria (Hebrew 'miryam', meaning 'bitter', 'rebellious', or possibly 'wished for child') and Magdalene (from Magdala, a town in Galilee, implying 'woman from Magdala') or a diminutive suffix like -leen on Maria.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic mahr-ⱢEEN
IPA mɑɹˈɫin
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as mahr-ⱢEEN. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Marleen
- · Marleen Gorris - Film Director
- · Marleen Veldhuis - Swimmer
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