Okay...I've been trying to figure this out for a while. Does anyone off the top of their head know that the name "Jolene" means? That's my name and I've never known the actual meaning of it...other then dolly parton thinks she's a hoe.
2007-01-07 09:09:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
From my research, I've found that Jolene comes from the feminine form of Joseph. Some say the "lene" portion could come from a shortened form of Magdalene or Helene.
Joseph = "he will add" and "the Lord will increase" (eleventh and favored son of biblical Jacob)
Helene = torch (greek)
Magdalene = from biblical Mary Magdalene
http://www.behindthename.com/
http://www.babynamesworld.com/
Hope that helps!!
2007-01-07 09:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by MA A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Jolene is a made up name to be the way to name a girl after the man 's name Joe, or Joseph.
2007-01-07 09:19:08 · answer #2 · answered by krautlover2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jolene is from the Hebrew - it means The Lord will increase ...
2007-01-07 09:24:37 · answer #3 · answered by istitch2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Middle English for Joseph (Meaning the Lord will increase) also thought to be a variant for Jolie, which means pretty in French.
2007-01-07 09:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jessmoment 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A modern creation, formed from the elements jo and lene
2007-01-07 09:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by no 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's origin ia American, it is a combination of two names, Jo and Eileen.
2007-01-07 09:14:15 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that your parents liked the sound and gave it to you.
2007-01-07 09:14:00 · answer #7 · answered by yancychipper 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.behindthename.com/php/search.php?terms=Jolene&nmd=n&gender=both&operator=or
I couldn't find much history on it...
2007-01-07 09:18:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a band ?
2007-01-07 09:17:08 · answer #9 · answered by Dirtyelectromusic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋