Meaning A derivative of the name Madeline, which literally means, "Woman from Magdala." Origin of Marlena English +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Elicia, Isabel, Joleen, Lauren, Sky, Sofia Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Marlena mahrLEEnah Similar Names Marlys Marliss Marla Marleena Marlina Marline Marleina Marlayne Marleene Marlinda Year by Year Popularity of Marlena