Arlena
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Arlena
Arlena is a modern invented name, likely a blend of "Arlene" (itself possibly from Irish "Earl" meaning "pledge" or "oath") and "Lena" (a short form of Helena, meaning "light" or "torch"), so its composite meaning is often interpreted as "pledge of light." It has no deep historical or religious roots, appearing primarily in 20th-century English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, without significant historical or religious context.
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Etymology
Arlena is a modern invented name, likely a blend of "Arlene" (itself possibly from Irish "Earl" meaning "pledge" or "oath") and "Lena" (a short form of Helena, meaning "light" or "torch"), so its composite meaning is often interpreted as "pledge of light." It has no deep historical or religious roots, appearing primarily in 20th-century English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, without significant historical or religious context.
Arlena currently ranks #11,045 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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