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Girl's nameOrigin: GermanName day: 12 September

Marlena

Marlena is a feminine name derived from the German Marlene, formed as a blend of Maria and Magdalene. It is widely favored in Polish and other European cultures. It carries a melodic, graceful tone and a touch of vintage charm.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Marlena
Slovak:
Marlena
Czech:
Marlena
Hungarian:
Marléna
Polish:
Marlena
German:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Marlena
Portuguese:
Marlena
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name traditionally combines Maria and Magdalene, two prominent biblical figures.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Marlena je ženská podoba mena Marlene, ktoré vzniklo v nemeckom jazykovom prostredí ako skrátená zloženina mien Maria a Magdalene. Meno Mária pochádza z hebrejského mena Mirjam s neistým pôvodným významom; Magdaléna má základ v aramejskom miestnom názve Magdala a znamená „pochádzajúca z Magdaly“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Marlena vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

MARLENA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

15 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
12 September
Slovak Extended Calendar
23 October
Polish Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Marlena
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Marleny
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Marlene
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Marlenu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Marlena!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Marlene
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Marlenou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
MarlenkaMarlenčaMarlenkaLenaLenka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Marlena
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Marlenka! Marlena! Lena!

Notable figures named Marlena

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Marlena Shawová
US
1942 – 2024Historical Figure

American female singer (1942–2024)

Marlena Zagoni-Predescu
RO
1951 – 2025Historical Figure

Romanian rower

Marlena Malągová
PL
born 1964Notable Figure

Polish politician

Marlena Kruger
Notable Figure

nutritional physiology researcher

Marlena Zynger
PL
born 1972Notable Figure

polská básnířka

Marlena Happach
PL
born 1977Notable Figure

Polish architect, urban planner, social activist

Marlena Mieszała
PL
born 1977Notable Figure

Polish sportsperson

Marlena Chlost
born 1983Notable Figure

chess player

Test how Marlena sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Marlena Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:M.S.without dots:MS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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