Unisex name
Marlen name meaning
“Maria and Magdalene”
Marlen is a name used for both boys and girls, referring to the combination of Maria and Magdalene. It is an established variant of German Marlene. Maria derives from Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is disputed, while Magdalene means ‘from Magdala’, supplying the other element.
What does Marlen mean?
Maria and Magdalene
In Indonesian: Maria dan Magdalena
Origin and cultural usage of Marlen
Marlen is an established variant of German Marlene, a combination of Maria and Magdalene. Maria derives from Hebrew Miryam with a disputed meaning, while Magdalene means 'from Magdala'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Marlen
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Marlen, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Marlen: Maria and Magdalene
- Janet: God is gracious
- Yona: dove
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Meaning of each word
- Marlen: Maria and Magdalene
- Lolita: sorrow or grief
- Fransisca: French woman
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Marlen Yuanita
Meaning of each word
- Marlen: Maria and Magdalene
- Yuanita: God has been gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Fero: Frank; free person
- Marlen: Maria and Magdalene
- Siska: Frankish woman or woman from France
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Marlen Catharina
Meaning of each word
- Marlen: Maria and Magdalene
- Catharina: pure, undefiled
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Meaning of each word
- Marlen: Maria and Magdalene
- Catherine: pure, clean
- Debbie: honey bee
How to pronounce Marlen
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦭꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮜᮨᮔ᮪ |
Is Marlen a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Marlen is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Marlen ranks #719 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Marlen
Famous people named Marlen
- Marlen Manuputty · b. 1971
- Marlen Susanty · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Marlen
What is the meaning of Marlen?
Marlen means Maria and Magdalene. Marlen is an established variant of German Marlene, a combination of Maria and Magdalene. Maria derives from Hebrew Miryam with a disputed meaning, while Magdalene means 'from Magdala'.
Is Marlen a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Marlen is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Marlen?
Marlen is of European, Hebrew and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Marlen have?
Marlen has 2 syllables (Mar-len) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Marlen?
Marlen ranks #719 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Marlen?
Some ideas: Marlen Janet Yona; Marlen Lolita Fransisca; Marlen Yuanita.
Famous people named Marlen?
Notable people named Marlen include Marlen Manuputty, Marlen Susanty.
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