Jolene

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

A blend of the element Jo... in common anglicized forms of various Hebrew names and the ending ...lene shared by the German names Helene and Magdalene. Cognate with Charlene, Darlene, and Marlene, which were constructed in similar manner from the names Charles, darling, and Maria.

Proper noun[edit]

Jolene

  1. A female given name originating as a coinage. [20th cent.]
    • 1973, Dolly Parton, Jolene:
      Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
      I'm begging of you please don't take my man
      Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
      Please don't take him just because you can...
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