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The term Frank in eastern Mediterranean countries was used, in various vernacular forms, to denote the Crusaders and their descendants, and the American surname may also be an Americanized form of such a form.English, Dutch, German, etc.: from the personal name Frank, in origin an ethnic name for a Frank.
Etymology & Historical Origin - Marlene. The origin of Marlene can be found in Germany. The name was created through the combination of two other names: Maria and Magdalene, obviously in homage to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament. The name Marlene is akin to Madeleine which the French coined in honor of Magdalene as well.