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Maleena
Pronounced mə-LEE-nah /məˈli.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: Spelling of Malena/Malina — a pet form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') or Helena ('light'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Maleena is a spelling of Malena/Malina — a pet form of Magdalena, 'of Magdala' (Mary Magdalene), or Helena, 'light' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name; the -ee- styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-Magdala-or-light at the root, and gentle.
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What does the name Maleena mean?
Maleena spells Malena/Malina — a pet form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') or Helena ('light'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Maleena?
It's said mə-LEE-nah /məˈli.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Maleena a boy or girl name?
Maleena is a girl's name.
How popular is Maleena?
Maleena is a rare name in the U.S.