girl · German

Lena

/LE-na/

Meaning: Light, bright one

Lena at a glance

Meaning: Light, bright one
Origin: German
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: LE-na
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Lenah, Lenna, Lennah, Leni, Leneeya, Leniyiya

Lucky details for Lena

Number: 5
Color: Turquoise
Stone: Emerald
Flower: Lavender
Day: Wednesday
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac: Gemini
Metal: Mercury alloy

Lena is a German name meaning “light, bright one”. Parents choose Lena for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Lena reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.

Numerology

Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.

Personality

Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety

Positive Traits

Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere

Negative Traits

Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still

Career Suggestions

Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship

Nicknames

Leni Ley

Middle Names

Lavanya Laoorra Leseddin

Sibling Names

Emil Emileya Klaoosi Matthyasi

Compatible Names

Frieda Fryediya Friediyah Leni Leneah Gretya

FAQs about the name Lena

What does the name Lena mean?

Lena means “light, bright one” and comes from a German root.

Is Lena a boy or girl name?

Lena is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Lena?

Lena is pronounced LE-na (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Lena?

The lucky number for Lena is 5, ruled by Mercury.

What are good nicknames for Lena?

Popular short forms include Leni, Ley.