Bitter or beloved and shining light
A compound name blending Maria and Lena. Maria is of Hebrew origin meaning bitter or beloved, while Lena is a Greek diminutive of Helena, meaning torch or shining light. Together, the name carries a sense of radiant grace and traditional depth.
Less common today
Marialena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,673 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cypriot singer who represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest
Greek karate champion and television personality
