Darlena
Meaning of Darlena
Darlena (dar-LEE-nuh) unfurls like a rare camellia at twilight, its genesis whispered from the Old English “darling”—a soft vow of devotion—infused with a lyrical -ena that adds the weight of gentle mystery; it is beloved yet unsung, a name that shuns the clamor of popularity to retain a poised, solitary beauty. It conjures visions of silken kimonos drifting through moonlit gardens, of a single sakura petal tracing ripples across shadowed water, each syllable resonating with quiet strength and delicate grace. Though its presence in West Virginia’s birth records appears only in single-digit clusters—peaking at eleven in 1963—it exudes a dry wit, as if to murmur, “I arrive when I choose.” Within its smooth curves lie echoes of ancient ballads and the austere elegance of Japanese brushwork, crafting a name that bridges time and tide with cool, unfading allure.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as dar-LEE-nuh (/dɑrˈliːnə/)
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Notable People Named Darlena
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