Of the sea or bitter; star of the sea
Marlina is a modern elaboration of Marlene or Mary, often interpreted as a blend of Maria and Magdalena. It carries the traditional meanings associated with Mary, such as 'bitterness' or 'beloved,' alongside the Latin 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea.'
Less common today
Marlina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,073 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indonesian actress and model
