Baby name
Laïna
/LEY-nah/
Meaning
“Bright, shining light or torch”
A variant of Helena, meaning 'bright, shining light' or 'torch'.
How it ages.
Laïna has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.
The cultural moment.
Use of Laïna is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.