Tender, Soft
Pronunciation: LEH-neh
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Lene is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Tender". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: LEH-neh. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Λήνη
Λήνη, ἡ λαός ἐλευθερία
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
LEH-neh
IPA
/ˈleɪnə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Saint Lena, also known as Lenia or Helen, was a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century in Syria. According to legend, she was the daughter of a pagan high priest and converted to Christianity after witnessing a vision of the Virgin Mary. She was persecuted for her faith and martyred along with her seven brothers and two sisters. Her feast day is celebrated on December 30.
3rd century
Lena, or Helena, was a legendary queen of ancient Greece, traditionally the mother of Alexander the Great. According to myth, she discovered the True Cross during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The date of her existence is uncertain, but she is often associated with the Hellenistic period (323-146 BCE).
Hellenistic period
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Lene
Lene means 'light of God' or 'torch'
לנה
אלוהים הוא אור ה' לנצח
Λήνη
Λήνη, ἡ λαός ἐλευθερία
Lene
Lene, lux Dei, Domini Lux
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