Marleena

MAHR-leh-nuh; MAHR-leen-uh

Finnish variation of Marlene or Marja-Leena

"Mary Magdelene; beloved, drop of the sea + light"

Marleena Origin and Meaning

The name Marleena is a girl's name meaning "Mary Magdelene; beloved, drop of the sea + light".

A Finnish contraction of Marja-Leena, which was a popular choice in the 1940s and '50s.

Marleena shares the same roots as Marlene, making it a combination of Mary and Magdalen, however, it could also be viewed as a blend of Mary and Helen, or as a spelling variation of Marlena.