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Orlene

Quick answerThe given name 'Orlene' is derived from the Arabic name 'Ursulina' or 'Ursuline', which is a feminine form of 'Ursul', meaning 'little bear' or 'little lion', and is rooted in the Arabic language.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,222
TrendVintage
Peak year1921
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology33 Chaldean 9
Global rank#521

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Orlene

The given name 'Orlene' is derived from the Arabic name 'Ursulina' or 'Ursuline', which is a feminine form of 'Ursul', meaning 'little bear' or 'little lion', and is rooted in the Arabic language.

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Etymology

The given name 'Orlene' is derived from the Arabic name 'Ursulina' or 'Ursuline', which is a feminine form of 'Ursul', meaning 'little bear' or 'little lion', and is rooted in the Arabic language. The name 'Orlene' is primarily associated with Arabic culture and Islamic tradition, although it may also be used in other cultures due to its Arabic origin, and there is no notable historical context specific to the name 'Orlene' itself.

Orlene currently ranks #9,222 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.

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