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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