Pearlene
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Pearlene
Pearlene means "resembling a pearl" and derives from the English word "pearl" combined with the feminine suffix "-ene," itself rooted in Latin "perla." The name emerged in English-speaking countries during the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, and was used primarily in Christian communities with no specific religious significance.
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Etymology
Pearlene means "resembling a pearl" and derives from the English word "pearl" combined with the feminine suffix "-ene," itself rooted in Latin "perla." The name emerged in English-speaking countries during the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, and was used primarily in Christian communities with no specific religious significance.
Pearlene currently ranks #7,439 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1938.
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