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Lena Female
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Origin: Ancient Greek

The female name is from the Scandinavian, German and Russian pet form of Helena, Magdalena and Yelena (also spelled Elena). The river in Yakutia is from Russian Лена (Lena), from Evenki Елюенэ (Jeljujenə, “the Large River”). Compare to Yakut Өлүөнэ (Ölüöne). (Norwegian river): Probably related to Old Norse leir (“clay”) (see the references). (Town in Toten): From Old Norse lein.

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France Lena Listen Favorite Share Copy

Female Female Rank #19
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United States Lena Listen Favorite Share Copy

Male Male Rank #5177 Female Female Rank #263

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United Kingdom Lena Listen Favorite Share Copy

Female Female Rank #283

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Russia Лена (Lena) Listen Favorite Share Copy

Female Female Rank #570

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