Marlina

A free-flowing alternative to Marlene and Marlena, Marlina is a feminine name many may consider honorable by association. Coming from a blend of the names Mary and Magdalene, Marlina has Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and Egyptian origins and many meanings to consider. Some interpretations include "bitterness," "rebelliousness," "wished for a child," and "beloved" from Mary, and "of Magdala," "elegant," "great," and "tower." Yet Marlina is perhaps most easily aligned with Marlene and the famous film actress Marie Magdalene "Marlene" Dietrich. A towering figure in her own right, Marlene Dietrich's presence extended beyond the silver screen as she earned several honors for her humanitarian efforts during World War II.