Lene
Meaning of Lene
Lene is a popular female name that has its origins in various countries. In German, it is pronounced as LAY-nuh (/laɪˈna/), while in Danish and Norwegian, it is pronounced as LEH-neh (/leˈnə/). The name also has a variation, Lena.
Although Lene may not be very common in the United States, it has been given to a number of newborn girls over the years. According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, Lene was ranked 16,536th in 2013 and 16,759th in 2011. It reached its peak popularity in 2001 when it was ranked 10,102nd.
The name Lene carries no significant associations or meanings beyond its linguistic origins. However, its simplicity and unique sound make it an elegant choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as LAY-nuh (/laɪˈna/)
Danish,Norwegian
- Pronunced as LEH-neh (/leˈnə/)
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Notable People Named Lene
| Lene Vestergaard Hau is a Danish physicist and educator, currently holding the position of Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics and of Applied Physics at Harvard University. |
| Lene Grawford Nystrøm is a Norwegian musician, singer-songwriter, and actress known as the female lead vocalist of the Danish-Norwegian Eurodance group Aqua. |
| Lene Marlin is a Norwegian musician, singer, and songwriter. |
| Lene Alexandra Øien is a Norwegian singer, television personality, and model. |
| Lene Kaaberbøl is a Danish writer known for her children's fantasy series and crime fiction for adults, receiving awards for her work including the Nordic Children's Book Prize and the Harald Mogensen Prize. |
| Lene Tranberg is a Danish architect and founding partner of Lundgaard & Tranberg. |
| Lene Christensen is a Danish footballer and goalkeeper for Rosenborg in the Toppserien and the Danish national team. |
| Lene Lai is a Taiwanese actress and model who achieved the title of 2nd runner-up in the Miss Asia Pageant 2008. |
| Lene Gammelgaard is a Danish climber, author, and motivational speaker who was the 35th woman and first Scandinavian woman to climb Mount Everest, and her book Climbing High recounts the 1996 Everest disaster. |
| Lene Sommer is a Danish sports sailor. |
