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Name Origin

Arlene is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'pledge' or 'oath'. It's derived from the Greek words 'arē' (meaning 'manly' or 'strong') and 'lēnē' (meaning 'to loosen' or 'release').

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Famous People

Arlene Dickinson

Businessperson, author, and television personality

  • Prominent investor on the Canadian version of 'Dragons' Den'
  • Founded Venture Communications, a successful marketing firm
  • Authored several bestselling books on business and leadership

Arlene Francis (1907-2001)

Actress, television personality

  • Panelist on the game show 'What's My Line?'
  • Host of the daytime talk show 'Arlene Francis Show'

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