Leena
Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Leena
Leena is derived from the Arabic root word "līn" (لين), meaning "gentle," "soft," or "tender." The name has Sanskrit origins as well, where it means "devoted" or "absorbed," stemming from the root "lī" (ली).
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Etymology
Leena is derived from the Arabic root word "līn" (لين), meaning "gentle," "soft," or "tender." The name has Sanskrit origins as well, where it means "devoted" or "absorbed," stemming from the root "lī" (ली).
The name is used across multiple cultures and religions, including Arabic, Persian, Hindu, and Sikh communities, with particular popularity in India, the Middle East, and among diaspora populations; it has no specific notable historical figure of major prominence but remains a common given name in contemporary usage.
Leena currently ranks #1,115 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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