Lena (name)

The name Lena has its roots in Greece and signifies "light" or "torch". This name is an offshoot of the Greek name Helen, which translates to "bright" or "shining".[1] The pronunciation of the name is [ lee-nuh; Russian lye-nuh ]. [2] This name was ranked #293 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]

Lena is a given name for women. Notable people with this name include:

American people

  • Lena Dunham - American actress
  • Lena Horne - American singer, actress, civil rights activist and dancer
  • Lena Raine - composer and producer who lives in Seattle

German people

Swedish people

Similar names

References

  1. "Lena name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  2. "Definition of Lena | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  3. OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-23.