Alhena
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Alhena
Alhena is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic word *al-han‘a* (الهَنْعَة), meaning "the brand" or "the mark" (referring to a star in the constellation Gemini).
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Etymology
Alhena is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic word *al-han‘a* (الهَنْعَة), meaning "the brand" or "the mark" (referring to a star in the constellation Gemini). It is used primarily in Western and Arabic-speaking cultures, with historical context as the name of the star Gamma Geminorum, cataloged in medieval Islamic astronomy and later adopted in European star lore.
Alhena currently ranks #13,290 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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