Lena

The Hebrew name Lena is a shorter version of the name Magdalena. Hence, the name translates to ‘the one from the city of Magdala’. Magdala was an ancient city which was situated along the shores of the Sea of Galilee. It was also called Magdala Nunayya which translates to ‘Tower of the Fishes’. Lena offers many meanings in various languages. The meaning of Lena is ‘bright’, ‘beautiful’, ‘light’. Lena in Arabic translates to ‘kind’, ‘affectionate’, ‘generous’. The Latin meaning of this name is ‘the one that allures’. Persians interpret Lena as ‘pretty girl’, ‘sunlight’, ‘brightness’. The Siberian river Lena flows into Russia and finally merges with the Arctic Ocean. The role of Cersei Lannister in 'Game Of Thrones' was played by Lena Headey. Lena Dunham is an actress with this name, best known for her role in the HBO show ‘Girls’. Queen Elizabeth’s second great-granddaughter goes by the name Lena Elizabeth Tindall.

Gender

Girl

Origin

English, Scottish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian, diminutive of various names ending in lena

Numerology

L is for lucky, who is more?

E is for excite, your spirit is catching!

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

A is for accomplished, in all that you do.

Lucky

Lena lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Lena

• Lena Dunham American actress and filmmaker
• Lena Headey English actress
• Lena Mary Calhoun Horne American actress and singer
• Lena Meyer Landrut, German singer
• Lena Yada Japanese,American pro wrestler

Lena in Pop Culture

• Lena the Hyena character from the "Li'l Abner" universe
• Lena Sayers character in the anime "My,Otome"
• Lena Kaligaris character in Ann Brashares's "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"
• Lena Grove character in "Light in August" by William Faulkner
• Lena Leonard character in movie "Punch,Drunk Love"