Girl name guide
Lena name meaning, origin and style
Lena name meaning: light; meaning varies by source. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.
- Origin
- European short form
- Meaning
- light; meaning varies by source
- Say it
- LEE-nuh
Choosing Lena
A small, elegant international name whose pronunciation can vary by language.
Popularity note
Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.
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