Bitter or beloved and shining light
A compound name blending Maria and Elena. Maria is of Hebrew origin meaning bitter or beloved, while Elena is a Greek derivative of Helen, meaning torch or shining light.
Less common today
Marielena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,403 in 1992.
Venezuelan actress and singer
Title character of the popular 1992 telenovela · Marielena
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
