Karlene
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Karlene
Karlene is a feminine given name meaning "free man" or "strong," derived from the Germanic root *karlaz* via the masculine name Carl or Charles.
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Etymology
Karlene is a feminine given name meaning "free man" or "strong," derived from the Germanic root *karlaz* via the masculine name Carl or Charles. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and the Caribbean, with no specific religious association, and gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century without notable historical figures.
Karlene currently ranks #12,782 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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