Light or torch; noble
Lenise is a modern elaboration likely derived from the French name Lene or a combination of the prefix 'Le-' with the name Denise. It is often associated with the Greek name Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'shining light', or the Germanic root for 'noble'.
Less common today
Lenise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,788 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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