Arleen
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Arleen
Arleen is a variant of Arlene, meaning "pledge" or "oath," derived from the Irish/Gaelic name Eibhlín, which itself is a form of Evelyn.
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Etymology
Arleen is a variant of Arlene, meaning "pledge" or "oath," derived from the Irish/Gaelic name Eibhlín, which itself is a form of Evelyn. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Ireland, with no specific religious association, and gained modest popularity in the early 20th century.
Arleen currently ranks #6,145 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1939.
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