Marlene Ariza

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marlene Ariza — English
136K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marlene Ariza is a name that combines English origins. The first name Marlene is a feminine given name of English origin. Marlene is a German feminine given name. It is derived from Maria combined with Magdalene. It was popularized by actress and singer Marlene Dietrich. It also came into wider use in the 1940s due to the popular song Lili Marlene. The traditional German pronunciation is mar-LAY-nuh. The North American English pronunciation of the name is mar-LEEN. Phonetic variants include Marlena and Marleen. Marlene has been a well-used name throughout the Western world. The surname Ariza: Amilkar Ariza (born 1943), Colombian painter and sculptor Juan Ariza (1816–1876), Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright Juan Esteban Ariza Mendoza (1928–2006), Dominican lawyer, diplomat, and poet Julio Ariza (born 1957), Spanish entrepreneur Mayerli Buitrago Ariza (born 1986), Colombian shot putter Natalia Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Óscar Ariza (born 1999), Venezuelan diver Patricia Ariza (born 1948), Colombian poet, playwright, and actor René Ariza (1940–1994), Cuban actor, director, and playwright Tatiana Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Trevor Ariza (born 1985), Americ. Marlene is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 136K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marlene reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marlene

English

Marlene is a German feminine given name. It is derived from Maria combined with Magdalene. It was popularized by actress and singer Marlene Dietrich. It also came into wider use in the 1940s due to the popular song Lili Marlene. The traditional German pronunciation is mar-LAY-nuh. The North American English pronunciation of the name is mar-LEEN. Phonetic variants include Marlena and Marleen. Marlene has been a well-used name throughout the Western world.

Surname: Ariza

Spanish

Amilkar Ariza (born 1943), Colombian painter and sculptor Juan Ariza (1816–1876), Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright Juan Esteban Ariza Mendoza (1928–2006), Dominican lawyer, diplomat, and poet Julio Ariza (born 1957), Spanish entrepreneur Mayerli Buitrago Ariza (born 1986), Colombian shot putter Natalia Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Óscar Ariza (born 1999), Venezuelan diver Patricia Ariza (born 1948), Colombian poet, playwright, and actor René Ariza (1940–1994), Cuban actor, director, and playwright Tatiana Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Trevor Ariza (born 1985), Americ.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marlene is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marlene by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marlene Ariza

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marlene Ariza:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marlene?
The first name Marlene originates from English. Marlene is a German feminine given name. It is derived from Maria combined with Magdalene. It was popularized by actress and singer Marlene Dietrich. It also came into wider use in the 1940s due to the popular song Lili Marlene. The traditional German pronunciation is mar-LAY-nuh. The North American English pronunciation of the name is mar-LEEN. Phonetic variants include Marlena and Marleen. Marlene has been a well-used name throughout the Western world.
When was Marlene most popular?
The name Marlene reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ariza?
The surname Ariza originates from Spanish. Amilkar Ariza (born 1943), Colombian painter and sculptor Juan Ariza (1816–1876), Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright Juan Esteban Ariza Mendoza (1928–2006), Dominican lawyer, diplomat, and poet Julio Ariza (born 1957), Spanish entrepreneur Mayerli Buitrago Ariza (born 1986), Colombian shot putter Natalia Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Óscar Ariza (born 1999), Venezuelan diver Patricia Ariza (born 1948), Colombian poet, playwright, and actor René Ariza (1940–1994), Cuban actor, director, and playwright Tatiana Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Trevor Ariza (born 1985), Americ.
What are the origins of the name Marlene Ariza?
The name Marlene Ariza combines two different traditions: the first name Marlene has English roots, while the surname Ariza originates from Spanish.
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