Updated June 9, 2019 Share: Girl name origins & meanings English : Star of the seaGreek : Child of light; from the high towerEnglish : Woman of MagdalaHebrew : Bitter; rebellion Girl name variations Marlene Magdala Marlena Marleen Marline Marly Marlie Lene Lena Madeline Marliss Molly Mary Mari Merry Marie Maria Miriam Marian Mame Mamie Maymie Mayme May Mally Polly Mara Maretta Marel Marella Maren Marlo Mariette Marieta Meriel Mimi Minette Minnie Minny Mitzi Madonna Marilla Marya Muriel Manon Manette Marija Marika Maire Mare Marquita Maure Mairin Mair Maura Maureen Moira Moire Moya Muire Masha Mairi Mariya Mashia Mash Mariath How Popular Is The Name Marla