Glena

Glena Meaning & Origin

About Glena
The name "Glena" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gleana," meaning "valley." It is a feminine name that symbolizes serenity, tranquility, and a deep connection to nature. People named Glena are often seen as gentle, compassionate, and nurturing individuals who possess a strong sense of harmony and balance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Glena are female.

Glena Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G4050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L IY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/glena*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glena in Braille

Here's how to represent Glena in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Glena in braille

How to Spell the Name Glena in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Glena using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Glena in sign language

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