Girl name
Leni name meaning
“light, torch”
Leni is a feminine European name commonly linked to “light” or “torch” when derived from Helena. That meaning follows the traditional association of Greek Helenē with helenē, meaning “torch”. Leni also serves as a short form of Magdalena, and its spelling variants include Lenny, Leny, and Lenni.
What does Leni mean?
Light, torch
In Indonesian: cahaya, obor
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Leni
Leni is commonly used as a short form of Helena or Magdalena in European languages. When derived from Helena, its meaning follows the traditional association of Greek Helenē with helenē, 'torch'.
How to pronounce Leni
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮨᮔᮤ |
Is Leni a girl’s name?
Yes, Leni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 3% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Leni ranks #250 among girl names in our data sample (37 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Leni
Famous people named Leni
- Leni · b. 1990
- Leni
- Leni · b. 1976
- Leni
- Leni Andriani · b. 1975
- Leni Andriani Surunuddin
- Leni Anggraini · b. 2000
- Leni Aprilianti · b. 1996
- Leni Arlinda Sari · b. 1997
- Leni Engelen · b. 1968
- Leni Haryati John Latief · b. 1964
- Leni Hesriani · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Leni
What is the meaning of Leni?
Leni means light, torch. Leni is commonly used as a short form of Helena or Magdalena in European languages. When derived from Helena, its meaning follows the traditional association of Greek Helenē with helenē, 'torch'.
Is Leni a girl’s name?
Yes, Leni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 3% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Leni have?
Leni has 2 syllables (Le-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Leni?
Leni ranks #250 among girl names in our data sample (37 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Leni?
Other spellings: Lenny, Leny, Lenni.
Famous people named Leni?
Notable people named Leni include Leni, Leni, Leni.
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