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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Oath, promise, pledge; Free spirit

Arlena is a girl's given name of Gaelic origin. This beautiful name harkens back to the Irish name Arlene, meaning "oath" or "promise." Arlena is also a diminutive of the French name Charles and its feminine counterpart, Charlene. Through this lens, Arlena is symbolic of a "free spirit." Your confident little gem is bound to make her way in the world, pledging to live life as an independent-minded young woman!