Marilena: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ahr-eel-ehn-ah
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Bitter

Origins of the name Marilena: Marilena is of Hebrew origin. It means "bitter" or "wished-for child, " and is often associated with qualities like strength and resilience. Over time, the name Marilena has become more popular globally due to its elegant sound and cultural significance.

Marilena Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Marilena is currently #13503 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Marilena is currently #7667 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Marilena is currently #6557 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Marilena is currently #3678 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Marilena is currently #6817 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Marilena is currently #3873 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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