♀ Name Lena – light

Q: What does the name Lena mean?

Lena means 'torch,' 'beautiful,' 'light,' 'bright,' and 'shining' and 'of Magdala' (from Helena or Jelena) and 'of Magdala' (from Magdalena).

Origin:	Hebrew, Greek
Meaning:	torch, beautiful, light, bright, shining, of Magdala
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Lena is a short form of several given names, especially Magdalena, Helena, and Jelena. It is commonly associated with meanings such as “light” and “shining.”

Where does the name Lena come from?

Lena is a short form of several names, e.g. Magdalena, Jelena, or Helena.

What does the name Lena mean?

Lena means “torch,” “beautiful,” “light,” “bright,” and “shining” and “of Magdala” (from Helena or Jelena) and “of Magdala” (from Magdalena).

Pronunciation of Lena

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Variants

Léna

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Popularity of the name Lena

Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Lena is currently ranked #62 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.

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Lena in the Top 50 names

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