Lena
/leenah/ Germanic Female
Meaning & Origin
Lena is a Germanic name meaning "The bright one". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Lena is often considered a short form, with origins tied to Helena (Greek, meaning 'torch,' 'bright,' or 'shining light') or Magdalena (Hebrew, meaning 'woman from Magdala'). It can also be associated with the Lena River in Russia.
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Female
Phonetic leenah
IPA lina
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as leenah. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Lena
- · Lena Dunham - Actress/Writer
- · Lena Horne - Singer/Actress
- · Lena Olin - Actress
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