Marlina

Meaning of Marlina

Marlina is a bright, breezy twist on the classic Marlene—born from the Latin Maria (“beloved” or “star of the sea”) with the sweet “-lina” ending that hints at “little” or “delicate.” It rolls off the tongue as mar-LEE-nuh, almost like the soft clap of monsoon raindrops on a Kerala rooftop. In Indian homes, Marlina might call to mind the gentle grace of a lotus floating at dawn or the playful swirl of a lehenga in bridal dance. She feels both rooted in European elegance and warmed by South Asian color, inspiring visions of a child destined to chart her own sparkling path.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as mar-LEE-nuh (/mɑrˈliːnə/)

• Marley
• Marlena
• Marlene
• Marlis
• Marla
• Marlie