Marlene Dietrich was born Marie Magdalene Dietrich on 27 December 1901 at Leberstraße 65 in the neighborhood of Rote Insel in Schöneberg, now a district of Berlin.

Marlene as a girls' name is pronounced mar-LEEN, mar-LYNE, mar-LAY-nah. It is of German, Latin and Greek origin, and the meaning of Marlene is "star of the sea; from Magdala".

Jan 31, 2026 · Marlene Dietrich, German American motion-picture actress whose beauty, voice, aura of sophistication, and languid sensuality made her one of the world’s most glamorous film stars and …

Aug 26, 2024 · Marlene is a popular feminine name of German origin, derived by combining two tiles – Magdalene and Maria. Magdalene signifies ‘from Magdala,’ while Maria means ‘beloved’ or ‘drop of …

Mar 6, 2026 · Marlene Dietrich, the magnetic movie star and singer who was an international symbol of glamour and sex for more than half a century, died yesterday at her home in Paris. She was 90 years …

5 days ago · The name Marlene is a girl's name of German origin. Marlene Dietrich made it famous when she condensed her first two names, Maria and Magdalena. Now more often pronounced with …

A series of successes followed, and Marlene became the highest paid actress of her time, but her later films in the mid-part of the decade were critical and popular failures.

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Feb 28, 2026 · Shirley Marlene Henry Greene, 92 years old, of San Jose, CA, joined her heavenly father on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with loved ones by her side. Marlene was born on a rainy day at …

Sep 26, 2025 · Blend of Maria and Magdalene. It refers, therefore, to Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament. The name was popularized by the German actress and singer Marlene Dietrich …