Girl name guide

Lena name meaning, origin and style

Lena is a European short form name commonly associated with light; meaning varies by source.

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.