"Arlene" meaning in English

See Arlene in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: A nineteenth-century coinage probably based on similar-sounding names such as Charlene and Arlette. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Arlene
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Arleen, Arline Translations (female given name): Arlene [feminine] (Portuguese)
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