Arelene
Irish/Gaelic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Arelene
The name 'Arelene' is a modern variant of 'Arlene', likely derived from the Irish/Gaelic name 'Eibhlín' (a form of Helen) meaning "bright, shining one" or possibly from a combination of 'Ara' and 'lene' with no clear linguistic root.
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Etymology
The name 'Arelene' is a modern variant of 'Arlene', likely derived from the Irish/Gaelic name 'Eibhlín' (a form of Helen) meaning "bright, shining one" or possibly from a combination of 'Ara' and 'lene' with no clear linguistic root. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Ireland, with no strong religious ties; notable historical context is minimal, though it gained some popularity in the early 20th century.
Arelene currently ranks #13,459 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.
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