Lena
The origin and history of Lena.
Etymology
As a female name, it comes from the Scandinavian, German and Russian pet form of Helena, Magdalena and Yelena (also spelled Elena). As the river in Yakutia, it comes from Russian Лена (Lena), from Evenki Елюенэ (Jeljujenə, "the Large River"); compare Yakut Өлүөнэ (Ölüöne). As the Norwegian river, it is probably related to Old Norse leir ("clay"). As the town in Toten, it comes from Old Norse lein.
