Karlene
Meaning of Karlene
Karlene is a female name with origins in Germany. It is a variation of the name Karla and is pronounced as kar-LEEN (/kərˌli:n/) in both British English and American English. The name Karlene has been given to newborns in the United States of America for many years, although its popularity has fluctuated. In recent years, it has been less common, ranking around 15,000 to 10,000 in terms of occurrence. However, it was more popular in the past, reaching ranks as high as 1,500 in the early 1900s. Despite its varying popularity over time, Karlene remains a charming and timeless choice for parents looking for a unique yet classic name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as kar-LEEN (/kərˌli:n/)
American English
- Pronunced as kar-LEEN (/kərˌlin/)
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Notable People Named Karlene
| Karlene Ann Maywald is an Australian National Party politician who made history as the first woman to lead a branch of the party at the state or federal level and served as Minister for the River Murray and Minister for Water Security in the Rann Labor government. |
