Gender: Female
Origin: German, Hebrew
Meaning: Bitter or wished-for child, From the High Tower
Pronunciation: mahr-LEEN, /mɑrˈlin/, M AA R L IY N
Popularity Rank: #4,870
A combination of Maria and Magdalene, it means 'bitter' or 'wished-for child'.
The name Marleen is of German, Hebrew origin and means Bitter or wished-for child, From the High Tower, Woman from Magdala, Contraction of Maria Magdalene, Rebellion, Overthrow. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Marleen is commonly found in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mahr-LEEN
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mɑrˈlin/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA R L IY N
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Marleen is recorded 12,078 times globally, ranking it as the 4,870th most common name worldwide.
Marleen is most prevalent in Belgium, with 5,223 occurrences, making it the 67th most popular name in the country.
In Belgium, the name Marleen is found among 1 in every 55 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | #67 | 1 : 55 |
| Netherlands | #198 | 1 : 79 |
| Germany | #1,364 | 1 : 802 |
| United States of America | #6,633 | 1 : 5,199 |
| Egypt | #10,713 | 1 : 11,704 |
| South Africa | #7,632 | 1 : 14,564 |
| Mexico | #6,723 | 1 : 8,662 |
| France | #11,279 | 1 : 15,163 |
| Estonia | #307 | 1 : 211 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #8,441 | 1 : 9,679 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Marleen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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