Lena

Girl

Origin: Greek · Norse

Meaning

“short form of Helena ('torch, shining light') or Magdalena”

Source

Cultural Notes

Short form of Helena or Magdalena widely used across Scandinavian German and Eastern European cultures.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1900s
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Famous People Named Lena

  • Lena Horne, Lena Headey, Lena Dunham

Variants & Spellings

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