Girl name
Leny name meaning
“light, torch”
Leny is a feminine name commonly linked to light or torch through Helena. Its variant Leni serves as a short form of Helena or Magdalena in European languages. When derived from Helena, the meaning follows the traditional connection between Greek Helenē and helenē, meaning torch; other variants include Lenny and Lenni.
What does Leny mean?
Light, torch
In Indonesian: cahaya, obor
Origin and cultural usage of Leny
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 Leny
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮨᮔᮤ |
Is Leny a girl’s name?
Yes, Leny is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Leny ranks #763 among girl names in our data sample (13 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 Leny
Famous people named Leny
- I Gusti Ayu Leny Savitri · b. 1972
- Leny Hotma Lynda
- Leny Marlina · b. 1974
- Leny Rosida · b. 1967
- Leny Yuanita
FAQ about the name Leny
What is the meaning of Leny?
Leny 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 Leny a girl’s name?
Yes, Leny is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Leny have?
Leny has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Leny?
Leny ranks #763 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Leny?
Other spellings: Leni, Lenny, Lenni.
Famous people named Leny?
Notable people named Leny include I Gusti Ayu Leny Savitri, Leny Hotma Lynda, Leny Marlina.
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