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Charlene.

A female given name from the Germanic languages; most used in the U.S. in the 1940s.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ʃɑɹˈlin/US
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages; most used in the U.S. in the 1940s.

Where this word comes from

A feminine form of Charles coined in the nineteenth century. Compare Marlene, Helene and Magdalene for the suffix.

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