Bright, shining one or torch
Lena originated as a short form of names ending in -lena, such as Helena or Magdalena. In Greek, it is associated with light and brightness, while its connection to Magdala refers to a 'tower' in Hebrew. It has evolved into a popular independent name across many European languages.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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