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GirlPronounced American English /dɑɹ.ˈlin/; American English /ˈdɑɹ.lin/; British English /dɑː.ˈliːn/; British English /ˈdɑː.liːn/English language family

Darlene

A name of English word darling combined with the common origin.

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Darlene is a girl name with English word darling combined with the common roots.

Pronunciation: American English /dɑɹ.ˈlin/; American English /ˈdɑɹ.lin/; British English /dɑː.ˈliːn/; British English /ˈdɑː.liːn/.

GenderGirl
OriginEnglish word darling combined with the common
PronunciationAmerican English /dɑɹ.ˈlin/; American English /ˈdɑɹ.lin/; British English /dɑː.ˈliːn/; British English /ˈdɑː.liːn/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English word darling combined with the common name suffix lene. This name has been in use since the beginning of the 20th century.

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Usage: english

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