Nena

MEANING

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Spanish word 'niña' meaning girl.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as a term of endearment in Spanish-speaking cultures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used informally in Spanish-speaking countries for young girls.

MEANING

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Possible diminutive of names ending in -ena, such as Elena.

CULTURAL NOTES

Rarely used on its own in Greek, more often seen as a part of compound names.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Less common as a standalone name, more often a part of longer names.