Merlene

Merlene Meaning & Origin

About Merlene
The name "Merlene" is of English origin and is derived from the name "Merle," which means "blackbird" in French. It is a feminine name that is often associated with qualities such as grace, elegance, and a free-spirited nature. People named Merlene are often seen as creative, intuitive, and independent individuals who possess a strong sense of self-expression and a love for nature and beauty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merlene are female.

Merlene Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M064050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 L IY2 N
🌐 IPA
/merlene*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merlene in Braille

Here's how to represent Merlene in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Merlene in braille

How to Spell the Name Merlene in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Merlene using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Merlene in sign language

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