Leni name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek and Latin
Usage: German, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: leh-nee
Meaning: The Torch, Lion, Shining and Native of Magdala
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Leni meaning and origin

What does Leni mean?

Unheard-of and In fashion Skyrocketing Old Greek and Latin Leni is majorly used in Norwegian, Danish, German, Swedish, Finnish and Spanish and is bestowed upon both sexes, meaning of Leni is "The Torch, Lion, Shining or Native of Magdala".

Leni is variant form of long standing and illustrous Helene. Helene is variant of famous and enduring Helen. Also Helene is form of celebrated Selene. Helene means Bright One, Torch and Sun Ray is originated from Old Greek.

Leni is derivative of Helen. Helen is form of Helene in English language. Origin of Unwonted and Soaring Hot Helen is in English and Old Greek, meaning of Helen is "The Element Helios Meaning Sun, The Torch and Most Beautiful Woman in the World".

Leni is form of Lena in German language. It is celebrated on November 10th.

How do I pronounce Leni?

Two syllabled Leni is pronounced as leh-nee.

Variants of Leni

Lenia, Helene, Leona, Lenja, Helen, Selene, Eilen, Leny, Lena, Lina, Magdalena, Len, Lene, Talena, Lenamarie

How popular is the name Leni?

Leni was a common name in France. Over 1203 babies have been named Leni since 1982. When at its peak in 2008,. However after 48 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Leni is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1938 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. Recently in 2018, it ranked 2236th when 81 girl were named Leni.

There are over 901 babies that have been given the name Leni in United States. Also, in Switzerland, the name has been in use since 2004 and has secured the place in top 200 names.

Recently in 2018, 52 babies were given Leni and it reached its peak ranking, 149 on girl names chart. Over 435 people have been named Leni in Switzerland.

In England and Wales, Leni is a unique name where it has been in use since 2004 and has secured the place in top 2000 names.

Recently in 2018, it ranked 1272nd when 26 girls were named Leni. Over 259 babies in England and Wales have been named Leni. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1997 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 2011, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 381 on girl names chart when 27 babies were named Leni. There are over 361 babies that have been given the name Leni in Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Leni is extremely popular in Indonesia where every 1 in 2000 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Brazil, Germany and Philippines.

As per our evaluation, over 200000 babies have been bestowed Leni around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023971471193200
2022001528139
2021001739117
202000191799
20191211751918103
201800225081
201700296155
201600313852
201500376040
201400384739
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Leni in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands06520231
Finland35428220
Sweden102148119
Norway102161273
Denmark1002490

Numerological analysis of Leni

You allow unworthy and vile person to get near, believing that you can change them. You are never bored. Even when you are alone. It's time you focus on your career. It's like luck follows you wherever you go and whatever you do results in a positive outcome. In order to earn more, use some of your many talents. Although you don't pay much attention to your surroundings, you always pay attention to the people you love and the things you care.

If you like Leni, you would love these names

  •  Zenzi - Girl name Zenzi means "Thriving or The Growing". Its origin is in Latin is largely used in German
  •  Leonharda is originated from Old High German, Leonharda means "Strong or Lion" which is principally used in Norwegian and Latin is aimed at baby girls
  •  Hiliarie means Happy and Cheerful or Happy has its origin in Latin is mainly bestowed upon baby boys. Hiliarie is derivative of Hilary.
  •  Félicita - The Félicita means "Luck" came from Latin
  •  Nele - Meaning of Nele is Horn or Blue is particulary used in Frisian and Swedish. It is rooted from Latin and Germanic is used as a baby girl name

Famous people named Leni

  • Leni Schmidt, German athlete
  • Leni Riefenstahl, German film director, producer, screenwriter
  • Leni Björklund, Swedish Social Democratic politician
  • Leni Stern, electric guitarist, singer, and ngoni player
  • Leni Junker, German sprint runner
  • Leni Harper, Scottish actress
  • Leni Robredo is a lawyer, social activist and Philippine politician, and has been the representative of the Third District of Camarines Sur in the Philippine House of Representatives since 2013. She was elected as vice president of the Philippines after narrowly defeating Senator Bongbong Marcos in the
  • Actor Leni Wesselman, famous for movie Mine
  • Leni Katajakoski, from 1960 comedy film Opettajatar seikkailee, who characterized Master Leena Kataja.
  • Leni Pintea-Homeag, from 1972 drama and romance movie Padurea pierduta, who played Savina.
  • Leni Tanzer characterized the pivotal character of Christina in 1995 drama, horror flick Der Kopf des Mohren.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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