Jaleen
Jaleen Origin and Meaning
Jaleen is a modern name that emerged in the United States primarily in the 1990s. It may be a variant of Jalene or a masculine form of Jalene/Jolene. Alternatively, it could combine the popular prefix 'Ja-' (found in names like Jamal, Jason, and Javon) with the suffix '-leen' (as in Kathleen or Colleen). The 'Ja-' prefix appears in names from multiple linguistic traditions, including Hebrew and various African languages, while the '-leen' suffix has Irish and English connections, demonstrating how modern naming often blends diverse linguistic elements. Jaleen can be used for both boys and girls, though it appears more frequently as a masculine name. While never extremely common, Jaleen saw its highest usage in the late 1990s and early 2000s, reflecting trends toward distinctive, melodic names with creative constructions.