Marlana
Meaning of Marlana
Marlana is a feminine given name that derives from an elaboration of the German Marlene, itself a fusion of Maria (from Hebrew miriam, traditionally rendered as “bitterness” or “beloved”) and Magdalene (from Aramaic Magdala, “tower”), with the addition of the suffix -ana to yield an euphonic profile. Its adoption in Anglo-American naming practice, particularly from the mid twentieth century onward, reflects a broader onomastic trend whereby established name forms are extended to achieve a synthesis of historical resonance and modern distinctiveness. With a phonological structure—/mɑːˈlɑnə/ in both British and American English—that alternates open and central vowel articulations, Marlana presents a measured elegance devoid of overt embellishment. The name’s modest frequency in United States birth statistics further underscores its appeal to those seeking an appellation of restrained rarity and scholarly refinement, situating it within academic discussions of suffixal augmentation and the evolution of feminine given names.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as mar-LAH-nuh (/mɑːˈlɑːnə/)
American English
- Pronunced as mar-LAH-nuh (/mɑrˈlɑnə/)
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