Lenah
l(e)-nah
US Popularity:23995
Origin:British
Meaning:Torch, shining light; Moon; Of Magdala; Elegant; Great; Tower
The feminine name Lenah's -h ending only makes it more dazzling. A variant of Lena, Lenah is a shortened form of Helena, Magdalena, and other monikers that end with lena. Helena's definitions, "torch," "moon," and "shining light," could represent the ways your Lenah will illuminate the path forward for those they care about. From Magdalena, Lenah earns meanings like "from Magdala," "elegant," "great," or "tower," referring to the birthplace of St. Mary Magdalene, one of Jesus's most celebrated disciples. As sweet Lenah grows, they can look to Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, a Canadian military nurse and the first female recipient of the Navy Cross, for inspiration.
How Popular Is The Name Lenah?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2021
#14479
in 2021
- 6267
from 2020
Sources
Behind the Name, Lena, October 2024
Name Doctor, Lena
Name Doctor, Helena
Behind the Name, Magdalene, May 2025
Britannica, St. Mary Magdalene, disciple of Jesus, June 2025
Naval History and Heritage Command, Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee
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