Leni - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Leni

LEE-nee'LEE-nee'2 syllables
🇩🇪German
Warm

MEANING

Light

ORIGIN

Germanic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the name Helene, which means 'light' or 'torch'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Leni is often associated with warmth and brightness due to its meaning.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Leni gained some recognition in the 20th century through notable individuals such as Leni Riefenstahl.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Soft

MEANING

Grace

ORIGIN

Hebraic

ETYMOLOGY

A diminutive form of the name Lena, which is itself a derivative of names like Magdalena.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew culture, names meaning grace are valued for their elegance and poise.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Leni as a variant of Lena has been used in Jewish communities for centuries.

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