Harleen
Punjabi · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Harleen
Harleen is a Punjabi name meaning "God's humility" or "absorbed in God," derived from the Sanskrit elements *Har* (a name for Vishnu or Krishna) and *leen* (absorbed or merged).
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Etymology
Harleen is a Punjabi name meaning "God's humility" or "absorbed in God," derived from the Sanskrit elements *Har* (a name for Vishnu or Krishna) and *leen* (absorbed or merged). It is primarily used in Sikh and Hindu cultures, notably popularized in the West by the fictional character Harley Quinn (born Dr. Harleen Quinzel) in DC Comics, though the name itself has no direct historical figure.
Harleen currently ranks #5,024 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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