Marlena
Girl's name, uncommon
Marlena is a feminine given name, a variant of Marlene that combines Maria and Magdalene.
It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, partly influenced by the fame of actress Marlene Dietrich.
The name appears across European languages with slight spelling variations.
Marlena always insisted on the full pronunciation of her name, not just Marla.
Pertaining to women
- GermanCentral European language
- HebrewSemitic language of Israel
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- classicOf lasting excellence
vintage · European · Maria · Lena · namesake · baptism · christening · identity
Female stage performer
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
Weimar · Berlin · chanteuse · legend · sultry · cinematic · starlet · diva
Pleasing sequence of notes
- balladNarrative poem or song
- lyricsWritten words for music
- serenadeOutdoor romantic performance
- romanticConducive to love
wistful · nostalgic · chorus · verse · crooning · longing · bittersweet · torch
feminine
Pertaining to women
classic · vintage · European · Maria · Lena · namesake · baptism · christening · identity · moniker
actress
Female stage performer
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
cabaret · Weimar · Berlin · chanteuse · legend · sultry · cinematic · starlet · diva · performer
melody
Pleasing sequence of notes
romantic · wistful · nostalgic · chorus · verse · crooning · longing · bittersweet · torch · heartbreak
protagonist
Story's central figure
narrative · novel · drama · soap-opera · television · plotline · role · persona · portrayal · arc