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Harleen

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Pronounced HAR-leen /ˈhΙ‘r.lin/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi/Sikh β€” Hari/Har, 'God', plus leen, 'absorbed in' β€” 'absorbed in God; God's devotee'Medium

In 30 seconds: Absorbed in God: Harleen is Punjabi for 'immersed in the divine'. Devout, lyrical, and warm (and Harley Quinn's real name).
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Origin MediumPunjabi
MeaningFrom Punjabi/Sikh β€” Hari/Har, 'God', plus leen, 'absorbed in' β€” 'absorbed in God; God's devotee'
U.S. rank (2024)#4924 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,452

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201619372024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Harleen comes from Punjabi/Sikh β€” Har/Hari, 'God', plus leen, 'absorbed, immersed in' β€” 'absorbed in God; God's devotee' (routes layered, which we note). A devout, lyrical Sikh name (also Harley Quinn's birth name).

In the U.S. it appears in Punjabi families. Rare, absorbed-in-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Harleen joins Har/Hari ('God') with leen ('absorbed in') β€” 'absorbed in God; God's devotee'; a devout Sikh name (and Harley Quinn's real name, Harleen Quinzel).
Overall data confidence 70%
Punjabi/Sikh references β€” Harleen β€” routes layered

Variations

HarleenaHarleenpreet

Nicknames

Harley

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harleen mean?

Harleen is Punjabi for 'absorbed in God; God's devotee'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Harleen?

It's said HAR-leen /ˈhΙ‘r.lin/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Harleen a boy or girl name?

Harleen is a girl's name.

How popular is Harleen?

Harleen is a rare name in the U.S.

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