Lenja
Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lenja
The given name 'Lenja' is derived from the Slavic word 'len' meaning 'light' or 'flax', and is likely related to the Old Church Slavonic word 'lenj', with a possible feminine suffix '-ja'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Lenja' is derived from the Slavic word 'len' meaning 'light' or 'flax', and is likely related to the Old Church Slavonic word 'lenj', with a possible feminine suffix '-ja'. The name 'Lenja' is used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Eastern European countries, and has historical connections to the medieval Slavic world, although specific notable historical context is limited.
Lenja currently ranks #8,920 in the United States as a girl's name.
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