Lena is a ♀ girl’s name.
Origin of the name Lena
Lena is a short form of several names, e.g. Magdalena, Jelena or Helena.
What is the meaning of the name Lena?
Lena means “torch”, “beautiful”, “light”, “bright” and “shining” (from Helena or Jelena) and “of Magdala” (from Magdalena).
Pronunciation of Lena
Variants of the name Lena
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The name Lena is ranked #125 overall. It is very popular with parents-to-be and is often chosen as a baby name.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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