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Lena
LEH-nuh
Lena (name) means a feminine given name, a short form of names such as Helena or Magdalena. Example: “Lena moved to the coast after finishing school.”
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A feminine given name, a short form of names such as Helena or Magdalena.
"Lena moved to the coast after finishing school."
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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.
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What does “Lena” mean?
The word “Lena” means a feminine given name, a short form of names such as Helena or Magdalena.
How do you pronounce “Lena”?
“Lena” is pronounced LEH-nuh (/ˈlɛ.nə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lena” in a sentence?
Here is “Lena” used in a sentence: “Lena moved to the coast after finishing school.”
What part of speech is “Lena”?
“Lena” is a name.
Is “Lena” a common word?
“Lena” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What longer names is Lena typically short for?
Lena is commonly used as a short form of longer names such as Helena or Magdalena. It can also stand on its own as a full given name in several European languages.
Is Lena used as a standalone name or only as a nickname?
While Lena originated as a shortened form of names like Helena and Magdalena, it is now widely given as a complete name in its own right rather than only as a nickname.
