| Meaning | light |
| Origin | Arabic, Finnish, Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Lee-na |
Leena exemplifies elegance through simplicity, offering a name that feels both gentle and remarkably resilient. The double 'e' creates a softness that distinguishes it from similar names, while its streamlined structure prevents any fussiness. This name has traveled across multiple cultures, adapting gracefully to different linguistic contexts while maintaining its essential character. Leena possesses a quiet confidence that doesn't demand attention but naturally earns respect. It's the kind of name that ages beautifully, equally suited to a curious toddler, an ambitious teenager, or a distinguished professional. The pronunciation is intuitive across most languages, eliminating the frustration of constant corrections. There's a luminous quality to Leena, something that suggests clarity and light without being overly literal. Parents who select this name often appreciate understated beauty and timeless appeal over trendy flourishes. Leena creates space for its bearer to define herself without the weight of overwhelming expectations or associations attached to the name itself.
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| 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 |