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The name Marleena is a girl's name meaning "Mary Magdelene; beloved, drop of the sea + light".

A Finnish contraction of Marja-Leena, which was a popular choice in the 1940s and '50s. 
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Marleena shares the same roots as Marlene, making it a combination of Mary and Magdalen, however, it could also be viewed as a blend of Mary and Helen, or as a spelling variation of Marlena. 

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The name Marleena peaked for girls at #6217 in 1978.

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