Mahlena is an uncommon yet intriguing given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'dream'. It is composed of two elements: 'mahl', which means 'dream', and 'ena', a feminine suffix. The name Mahlena was popularized by American author Anne Rice, who used it for one of the characters in her 'Vampire Chronicles' series. Despite its Hebrew roots, Mahlena has been embraced globally, with some instances found in English-speaking countries.
"Mahlena was given to five newborns in 2011."