Bright, shining light or torch
Lene is a Scandinavian and German diminutive of names ending in -lene or -lena, most notably Helene or Magdalene. It carries the association of light from its Greek roots and the biblical significance of Magdala.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Lene in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Norwegian singer-songwriter and musician
Lead vocalist of the Danish-Norwegian group Aqua
Danish physicist known for slowing a beam of light
Danish author and first Scandinavian woman to summit Everest
