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Name
Charleene
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Charleene is an alternative spelling of the English first names Charleen and Charlene. The name means 'the Free One' and is derived from the old English name Charles.

What does the name Charleene mean?

Charleene is a modified form of the English names Charleen and Charlene. It means 'the Free One' and originates from the old English name Charles as well as the Old High German name Karl. This specific spelling is mainly used in the USA, but is overall rather uncommon. In addition to Charleene, there are numerous other variants of Charlene, including Chaleen, Charlaine, Charlayne, Charleena, Charlen, Charlien, Charlin, Charlina, Charline, Charlyn, Charlyne, Sharleen, Sharlin, and Sharlyn.

Where does the name Charleene come from?

Charleene is a female first name with Old High German origins, meaning 'the Free One'. The Old High German word is derived from 'karal', which means man, husband, or beloved.

How do you pronounce Charleene?

Charleene is pronounced approximately as 'Shahr-leen'.

When is the name day of Charleene?

Charleene, as the female variant of Charles or Karl, celebrates her name day on the following days: January 7, January 28, March 2, June 3, August 12, August 24, October 21, and November 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Charleene is considered a rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2010 at 1,573rd. Over the last ten years, Charleene received fewer than 10 mentions as a first name, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Charleene ranks 5,171st.

Nicknames & pet names

Chacha / Chacki / Charlie

Similar first names

Famous people

  • Charleene Closshey (actress)

Frequently asked questions about the name Charleene

What does the name Charleene mean?

Charleene means 'the Free One' and has Old High German origins. The name is a modified form of Charleen and Charlene.

Is Charleene a typical girl's name?

Yes, Charleene is a female first name and is exclusively used for girls.

What nicknames are there for Charleene?

For Charleene, nicknames like Chacha, Chacki, or Charlie are suitable, affectionately shortening the name.

How is Charleene pronounced?

Charleene is pronounced approximately as Shahr-leen. The emphasis is on the first syllable.

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