Star of the sea; bitter; or from Magdala
Marlenne is a variant of Marlene, which originated as a German contraction of Maria and Magdalene. It combines the traditional meanings associated with Mary, such as 'star of the sea,' with the biblical reference to Mary Magdalene.
Less common today
Marlenne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,419 in 2006.
German-American actress and singer
Member of the Order of the Phoenix · Harry Potter series
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
