Leni

Unisex
Leh-nee
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Meaning
Diminutive of Helene or Magdalena, meaning 'bright, shining light' or 'woman from Magdala'.
Origin
German
Gender
Unisex
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Lucky #
5
First Letter
L

How Popular is Leni?

Unisex names 2,917 names
German names 1,137 names
Unisex German names 27 names
Names starting with L 2,825 names

What Does Leni Mean?

Leni is a unisex name of German origin meaning "Diminutive of Helene or Magdalena, meaning 'bright, shining light' or 'woman from Magdala'.". It is widely used in German communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Leni has 4 letters and 2 syllables. It ranks in the top 22% of unisex German names. This name has German origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: Leh-nee

Numerology

5

Lucky Number 5

The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

Meaning by Gender

For Boys

House with tenants. The short form of names beginning with ""Len"".

For Girls

Distinguished

Alternative Spellings

Nita Leneta Lenis Lenet Lynet Lynette Lenee Leney Leni Lenie Lenee Lenney Lenni Lennie Leny Lenny

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Updated Dec 11, 2024 Suggest Edit
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