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Lena (name)

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The name Lena has its roots in Greece and signifies "light" or "torch". This name is an offshoot of the Greek name Helen, which translates to "bright" or "shining".[1] The pronunciation of the name is [ lee-nuh; Russian lye-nuh ]. [2] This name was ranked #293 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]

Lena is a given name for women. Notable people with this name include:

American people

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  • Lena Dunham - American actress
  • Lena Horne - American singer, actress, civil rights activist and dancer
  • Lena Raine - composer and producer who lives in Seattle

German people

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Swedish people

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Similar names

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References

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  1. "Lena name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-23.[permanent dead link]
  2. "Definition of Lena | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  3. OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-23.