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Name Origin

Marleen is a feminine given name, primarily considered a variation of Marlene. It likely originates from German roots, combining elements like 'Maria' (meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved') and 'lena' (meaning 'light' or 'torch').

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Famous People

Marleen Gorris (1945-)

Film director

  • Won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for Antonia's Line (1995)

Marleen Veldhuis (1979-)

Swimmer

  • Won multiple Olympic medals and World Championship titles