Lenya

Lenya Meaning & Origin

About Lenya
The name Lenya is a diminutive form of the name Elena, which has various origins and meanings. It is derived from the Greek name HelenΔ“, meaning "torch" or "bright shining light." In some Slavic languages, Lenya is associated with the word "len," meaning "lazy" or "idle." However, the meaning of a name can vary depending on cultural and personal interpretations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lenya are female.

Lenya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 N Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/lenya*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lenya in Braille

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

The name Lenya in braille

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

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

The name Lenya in sign language

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