Baby name
Leïna
/lɛˈna/
Meaning
“Bright, shining light; tender, gentle”
Derived from Greek Helena, meaning 'bright, shining light' or 'torch,' and from Arabic 'layn,' meaning 'tender' or 'gentle.'
How it ages.
Leïna has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.
The cultural moment.
Use of Leïna is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.