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”.
Pronunciation of Lenja
Variants of the name Lenja
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The name Lenja is ranked #811 overall.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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