Lena Name Meaning
The name Lena comes from Swedish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Lena below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Lena Name Meaning
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Polish, Russian, English, Italian, PortugueseScandinavian, German and Polish short form of HELENA or MAGDALENA, and a Russian short form of YELENA.
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What does the name Lena mean?
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Is Lena a boy or girl name?
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