Sanskrit/Finnish · Girl name
Leena
“absorbed, devoted; Finnish form of Helena”
About the name Leena
Leena is a feminine given name with multiple origins. In India, Leena derives from the Sanskrit word ‘līna’, meaning ‘absorbed’ or ‘devoted’, and is used in several Indian languages including Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali. In Finland, Leena is a common form of Helena, which ultimately comes from the Greek name meaning ‘torch’ or ‘light’. The spelling Leena is also found in Arabic-speaking regions as a variant of Lina, though the origins and meanings differ. Leena is thus a multicultural name with distinct etymologies.
- Meaning
- absorbed, devoted; Finnish form of Helena
- Origin
- Sanskrit/Finnish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LEE-nah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Leena
- Leena Marie
- Leena Ann
- Leena Rose
- Leena Claire
- Leena Elizabeth
Questions about Leena
- What does Leena mean?
- Leena is a Sanskrit name meaning "absorbed, devoted; Finnish form of Helena".
- How do you pronounce Leena?
- Leena is pronounced LEE-nah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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