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Marialena
Pronounced mah-ree-uh-LEH-nuh /mɑ.ri.əˈleɪ.nə/Medium
Meaning: A compound of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam, the name of Mary) and Elena (Greek Helene, linked to 'light; torch'), used as a single flowing given name in Greek and Spanish-speaking families.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Marialena is a compound name: Maria (Hebrew Miryam, borne by Mary) joined to Elena (Greek Helene, tied to 'light'). Double names of this kind are common in Greek and Spanish-speaking households, where they let one child carry two family names at once. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as warm, formal and Mediterranean (said 'mah-ree-uh-LEH-nuh').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, romantic, and rich in family history.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Marialena mean?
It joins Maria (from Hebrew Miryam) with Elena (Greek Helene, tied to 'light') into one flowing double name.
How do you pronounce Marialena?
It's said mah-ree-uh-LEH-nuh /mɑ.ri.əˈleɪ.nə/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.
Is Marialena a boy or girl name?
Marialena is a girl's name.
How popular is Marialena?
Marialena is a rare name for girls in the U.S.