What origin is the name Marlène?

Marlène comes from French naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Marlène — for example Andre, Remy, Antoine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Marlène

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Marlène

Marlène

Girl

French

3 syllables

Marlène is a French girl's name meaning "A French form of Magdalene, meaning of Magdala.".

With French roots, Marlène is a girl name that means "A French form of Magdalene, meaning of Magdala.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A French form of Magdalene, meaning of Magdala.

Popularity

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What does Marlène mean?

Marlène is a girl name of French origin meaning "A French form of Magdalene, meaning of Magdala.".

How popular is Marlène?

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Brother names that go with Marlène

Andre Remy Antoine Marcel Pierre Sebastien

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Marlène.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Names with a similar meaning to Marlène

Marlène means "A French form of Magdalene, meaning of Magdala." — these names share that spirit.

Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)