Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ɑɹ.ˈlin/(American English) /ɑː.ˈliːn/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Meaning unknown, possibly invented by Michael William Balfe for the main character in his opera The Bohemian Girl (1843).

Related Names

VariantsArleen, Arlene
DiminutiveArlie
Other Languages & CulturesArlene(Filipino)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024