| Meaning | light |
| Origin | Arabic, Finnish, Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Lee-na |
Leena is a delightful and charming name for baby girls, with origins from both Arabic and Finnish roots. Its Arabic origin, "Layina," imparts a sense of softness, tenderness, and youthful innocence, while the Finnish variant of "Helena" adds a touch of brightness and illumination. The name Leena bestows a lovely blend of qualities, making it an ideal choice for parents who wish to celebrate their daughter's gentle and radiant nature.
As little Leena grows, her name will become a reflection of her personality, bringing warmth and joy to those around her. With various nicknames like Lee, Leelee, Leni, or Lulu, Leena offers a sense of playfulness and adaptability. Throughout history and fiction, Leena has been borne by accomplished individuals and memorable characters, adding to the name's sense of uniqueness and significance.
Choosing the name Leena for your baby girl is a beautiful way to honor her with a name that exudes grace, brightness, and a touch of magic.
| Lee |
| Leelee |
| Nana |
| Leenie |
| Lennie |
| Leena Chandavarkar | Indian actress and singer |
| Leena Dhankhar | Indian field hockey player |
| Leena Gade | British motorsport engineer |
| Leena Gupta | Indian politician and lawyer |
| Leena Jungar | Finnish long-distance runner |
| Leena Khamis | Australian soccer player |
| Leena Laaksonen | Finnish biathlete |
| Leena Lehtolainen | Finnish crime novelist |
| Leena Manimekalai | Indian filmmaker and poet |
| Leena Peltonen | Finnish geneticist |
| Leena Peisa | Finnish musician - keyboardist for Lordi |
| Leena Prabhu | Indian swimmer |
| Leena Puotiniemi | Finnish actress |
| Leena Skoog | Swedish actress and comedian |
| Leena Suomaa | Finnish cross-country skier |
| Leena Söderberg | The model for the original Playboy centerfold image |
| Leena Yadav | Indian filmmaker |
| Leena Zahir | Maldivian politician and lawyer |
| Leena Manuella Siefert | Brazilian musician and composer |
| Leena Normington | British film and TV actress |
| Leena Carter | The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern |
| Leena Reyes | Super 8 - Movie |
| Leena Klammer | Orphan - Movie |
| Leena Prasad | Halt and Catch Fire - TV Series |
| Leena Markov | Caprica - TV Series |
| Leena Patel | The Good Karma Hospital - TV Series |
| Leena Tandem | Racing Stripes - Movie |