Griechisch

LENA

Die Leuchtende, die Strahlende"

Origin

Griechisch

Gender

Female

Meaning

Die Leuchtende, die Strahlende

Personality Traits
StrahlendWarmherzigKreativ
About the name

Lena is of Greek origin and means "the radiant one" or "the shining one". Originally a short form of Helena or Magdalena, Lena has long been an independent name. In Germany, Lena became even more popular through ESC winner Lena Meyer-Landrut in 2010. The name is popular across all of Europe — from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean.

Name Day

18. August

Numerology

8

Variants & related names
HelenaHeleneElenaMagdalenaJelena
Famous People
Lena Meyer-LandrutLena HeadeyLena Dunham

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