The baby name Marleen is a girl name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "mar-LEEN".
Marleen is a feminine given name that is a combination of the names Mary and Eileen. Mary is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which means "bitter" or "rebellious", while Eileen is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Eibhlín, which means "pleasant" or "beautiful". The name Marleen is commonly used in English-speaking countries and has been in use since the 20th century.
The name Marleen is typically pronounced as "mar-LEEN" or "mar-LEHN". It is a two-syllable name with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name is often spelled as Marlene or Marline, but the spelling Marleen is less common. The name is more commonly used as a first name than a surname.
Marleen is a feminine name and is predominantly used for girls. It is not a very popular name and is not ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States. The name has been used by several notable people, including Marleen Gorris, a Dutch film director, and Marleen Renders, a Belgian long-distance runner. The name Marleen is a unique and beautiful name that combines two classic names to create a modern and distinctive name.