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Lena

Name Meaning:

Short form of names ending in -lena, such as Helena ("light"), Magdalena ("from Magdala"), or Marlena (blend of Maria + Magdalena). Used as a standalone name.

Noteable Namesakes

Lena Horne (Singer/Actress); Lena Headey (Actress); Lena Dunham (Actress/Writer); Lena Olin (Actress)

Origin

Greek/Hebrew/Latin/Germanic

Popularity

US: #307, UK: #173

Variations/Nicknames

Lina; Leni

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