Name Lenja Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Lenja

Lenja is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Lenja?

Lenja is a Russian short variant of the name Helena.

What does the name Lenja mean?

Lenja means “torch” (from ancient Greek “helénē/ἑλένη”) and “beautiful”, “light”, “bright” and “shining” (from ancient Greek “hēlios/ἥλιος” = sun/sunlight/sunshine). The name is as well derived from ancient Greek “selēnē/σελήνη” meaning “moon”.

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