Lena Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lena Name at a Glance

Name	Lena
Meaning	Light.
Origin	Swedish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lena Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lena means “Light”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lena Name Origin

Our database records Lena under Swedish origin. Browse more Swedish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lena a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lena is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lena

When considering Lena for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.