US Popularity Rank: 3555

Origin: Norwegian

Meaning: Strong as a lion; Brave lion; Dwelling; Temptress; Illustrious; Light

Lenna is a girl's given name of multiple origins. Most popularly, in German, this melodic name means “strong as a lion” or “brave lion” and is the feminine version of Leonard. Lions are known for their courage, devotion to their pride, and regal poise. While this name is loyal to its German roots, it is also common in other languages across the globe, such as Hebrew, meaning “dwelling,” Latin, meaning “temptress,” and Norwegian for “illustrious.” Others love the idea that Lenna can be a nickname for the Greek name Eleanor, translating to “light.” No matter where your bright little lion cub goes, with a name like Lenna, baby will surely have abundance in today’s world.