Lena - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Lena \l(e)-na\ is pronounced LEE-nah. Originally as a name ending of names like Helena and Marlene. Used as an independent name since the mid-19th century. Actress Lena Olin; singer Lena Horne; director Lina Wertmuller.

Lena has 4 variant forms: Leena, Leina, Leyna and Lina.

For more information, see also related names Aileen, Alina, Arlene, Helen, Madeline and Olena.

Baby names that sound like Lena are Lenah, Leana, Lana, Lyna, Lene, Lenai, Lenna, Leona, Lenae, Lona, Luna and Lenya.

Lena is a very popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Lena. Click here to compare Lena with related baby names.