"Darlene" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈdɑːliːn/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: Darlenes [plural], Darlena [alternative], Darleen [alternative], Darline [alternative], Darlina [alternative], Darlyn [alternative], Darlynn [alternative], Darlyne [alternative]
Rhymes: (Received Pronunciation) -ɑːliːn Etymology: A 20th-century coinage from darling and names like Charlene and Marlene. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Darlene (plural Darlenes)
  1. (chiefly US and Australia) A female given name from English [in turn originating as a coinage], of modern usage. Tags: Australia, US Related terms: Darla, Darling
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