Name meaning
Leni
means “light”
- Origin
- Greek, via German
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- German, Austrian, Dutch
- Spellings
- Leni · Lena · Helene · Magdalena
- Form of
- Helene
- Say it
- LAY-nee
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Leni is a German pet form of Helene and Magdalena. Helen is traditionally linked to the Greek for torch or light. It has become one of the most popular girls' names in Germany.
Roots
German diminutive of Helene or Magdalena.
Where it is used
Lena and Helena are related.
Leni name FAQ
What does the name Leni mean?
Leni means “light”. German diminutive of Helene or Magdalena.
Where does the name Leni come from?
Leni is of Greek, via German origin. Today it is used in German, Austrian, Dutch families.
How do you pronounce Leni?
Leni is usually pronounced LAY-nee.
Is Leni a boy's or a girl's name?
Leni is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Leni?
Related spellings and forms include Lena, Helene, Magdalena.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.