Jolene
Jolene (name) means a female given name, made famous by the Dolly Parton song of the same title. Example: “She named her daughter Jolene after her favorite song.”
How to use Jolene
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA modern invented female name built from familiar name-sounds rather than an ancient root.
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She named her daughter _____ after her favorite song.
Etymology
Invented by combining the "Jo-" sound found in many anglicized Hebrew names with the "-lene" ending seen in Helene and Magdalene — the same pattern that produced Charlene, Darlene, and Marlene.
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What does “Jolene” mean?
The word “Jolene” means a female given name, made famous by the Dolly Parton song of the same title. In plain terms, a modern invented female name built from familiar name-sounds rather than an ancient root.
How do you use “Jolene” in a sentence?
Here is “Jolene” used in a sentence: “She named her daughter Jolene after her favorite song.”
What part of speech is “Jolene”?
“Jolene” is a name.
Where does the word “Jolene” come from?
The word “Jolene” comes from Hebrew. Invented by combining the "Jo-" sound found in many anglicized Hebrew names with the "-lene" ending seen in Helene and Magdalene — the same pattern that produced Charlene, Darlene, and Marlene.
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