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Jolene

Formed from "Jo" and the common feminine name suffix "-lene".

Meaning and origin

Jolene is a 20th-century creation combining the familiar nickname Jo with the productive suffix -lene, used in names like Arlene, Darlene, and Charlene.

How to pronounce Jolene

English (US)jo-LEEN /dʒoʊˈlin/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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