A blend of Maria and Magdalene, meaning bitter sea
Marleni is a Spanish-language elaboration of Marlene, which originated as a contraction of Maria and Magdalene. It combines the Hebrew roots for 'bitter' or 'sea' with the reference to Mary Magdalene's hometown, Magdala, meaning 'tower'.
Less common today
Marleni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,841 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Venezuelan politician and engineer
