Female Name
Sharlene
ʃɑɹ.ˈlin
ʃɑː.ˈliːn
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
ends in -lene
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politics
TV presenters
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
61/100
Meaning & Etymology
Sharlene is an English feminine given name, a variant of Charlene, which itself is a diminutive of Charles. The name Charles originates from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. Sharlene carries the connotation of freedom and nobility, reflecting its etymological roots.
Etymology
Original Form:
Karl
Evolution:
Karl → Charles → Charlene → Sharlene
Source:
Germanic origin, evolving through Old English and French influences.