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Lorena

“from Lorraine”

About the name Lorena

Lorena is the Spanish and Italian form of Lorraine, the name of a region of north-eastern France. The region was called Lotharingia after the Frankish king Lothair, whose name is Germanic and means ‘famous army’. In English-speaking countries the name was spread by ‘Lorena’, a sentimental song by Joseph Philbrick Webster that was widely sung by soldiers during the American Civil War.

Meaning
from Lorraine
Origin
Spanish
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
lo-REH-nah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Lorenna

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Middle names for Lorena

  • Lorena Isabel
  • Lorena Maria
  • Lorena Sofia
  • Lorena Lucia
  • Lorena Carmen

Questions about Lorena

What does Lorena mean?
Lorena is a Spanish name meaning "from Lorraine".
How do you pronounce Lorena?
Lorena is pronounced lo-REH-nah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Lorena?
Variants of Lorena include Lorenna.

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