Lena
Lena is a concise, international feminine name that evolved as an independent short form of Helena and Magdalena. Its meaning varies accordingly, representing either bright light or origins from the town of Magdala. Globally adored, it stands out for its breezy simplicity and timeless grace.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Spelling Variants & Registry Records
Comparison of forms with and without diacritics
Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisAs a form of Helena it evokes light and radiance, while as a form of Magdalena it relates to Magdala.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Lena vznikla osamostatnením skrátených podôb mien zakončených na -lena, najmä Helena a Magdaléna. Helena pochádza z gréckeho mena Helénē s neistou etymológiou, tradične spájanou so svetlom či pochodňou. Magdaléna vychádza z gréckeho Magdalēnē, odvodeného od aramejského miestneho mena Magdala, teda označenia ženy pochádzajúcej z Magdaly.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Lena is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
LENA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling25 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Lena
19People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Swedish stage actress, film actress, beauty pageant contestant, actress (1955–)
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