Jolene

English

Alternative forms

• Joleen, Jo, Joe

Etymology

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

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...