It is easy to guess that the name “Marlena” was created from a combination of two other names: Mary and Magdalena. In the 1920s, it was all the rage, mainly due to the great screen star, Marlene Dietrich. The German-American actress and singer created her stage name in this way. Her original name was Maria Magdalena Dietrich von Losch.
In Poland, it was still popular in the 80s and 90s, then gradually began to disappear. Today, few girls are named “Marlena”, although it has a beautiful sound and an interesting meaning. According to statistics, in 2021, only 138 girls were named “Marlena. A year later, only 107, and in 2022 – 106.
It was created from Mary and Magdalene. “Marlena” is an increasingly rare name
What does the name “Marlena” mean? It is translated as “perfection in every inch”. Its origin is still not entirely clear. One hypothesis assumes that “Marlena” comes from Hebrew and – as mentioned above – was created from a combination of the names Mary and Magdalena. The second theory says that Marlena is probably a name of German origin or borrowed from the Dutch language.
In the past, newborn girls were often given this name. Today, it is fading into oblivion/Illustration photo Once, newborn girls were often given this name. Today, it is fading into oblivion / Illustrative photo / Photo: Shutterstock/Bricolage
Marlena – what are women with this name like?
Such beliefs should be taken with a pinch of salt. However, it was once believed that women named “Marlena” were individualists by nature. They like to take action, conquer and win. They know what they want from life and are not afraid to reach for it.
Marlens like to be the center of attention and do not shy away from activity, both physical and mental. They are also good at leadership roles, and have no problem maintaining self-discipline. When does Marlena celebrate her name day? Women with this name celebrate on September 12, October 23, June 21, and July 29.
Source: Gazeta
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