Lena Farris

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lena Farris — torch, bright
119K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lena Farris is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lena is a feminine given name of English origin. Lena is a feminine given name, a short form of Helena (Ἑλένη), meaning 'torch' or 'shining light'. It may be a given name by itself or a diminutive of Helena and variants, such as Elena. People with the given name Nickname The female protagonist in an Ole and Lena joke Lena, in the 1996 anime Shamanic Princess Lena, played by Marion Cotillard in the 2006 film Toi et Moi Lena, played by Emma Levie in the 2011 film Lena Lena, played by Natalie Portman in the 2018 film Annihilation Lena, in the book series Fablehaven Lena Adams, in the Grant County, Georgia series of books Lena Duchannes, in the . The surname Farris: Amy Farris (1968–2009), American fiddler Barbara Farris (born 1976), American basketball player Charlye O. Farris (1929–2010), American lawyer Chase Farris (born 1993), American football player Christine King Farris (1927–2023), American educator and civil rights activist Darren Farris (born 1972), American singer-songwriter Dionne Farris (born 1968), American singer Eric Farris (born 1986), American baseball player Hazel Farris (c. 1880–1906), American alleged murderer Ion Farris (1878–1934), American politician Isaac Newton Farris, Jr., American civil rights leader Jack K. Lena is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 119K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lena reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lena

Meaning: torch, bright

English

Lena is a feminine given name, a short form of Helena (Ἑλένη), meaning 'torch' or 'shining light'. It may be a given name by itself or a diminutive of Helena and variants, such as Elena. People with the given name Nickname The female protagonist in an Ole and Lena joke Lena, in the 1996 anime Shamanic Princess Lena, played by Marion Cotillard in the 2006 film Toi et Moi Lena, played by Emma Levie in the 2011 film Lena Lena, played by Natalie Portman in the 2018 film Annihilation Lena, in the book series Fablehaven Lena Adams, in the Grant County, Georgia series of books Lena Duchannes, in the .

Surname: Farris

English

Amy Farris (1968–2009), American fiddler Barbara Farris (born 1976), American basketball player Charlye O. Farris (1929–2010), American lawyer Chase Farris (born 1993), American football player Christine King Farris (1927–2023), American educator and civil rights activist Darren Farris (born 1972), American singer-songwriter Dionne Farris (born 1968), American singer Eric Farris (born 1986), American baseball player Hazel Farris (c. 1880–1906), American alleged murderer Ion Farris (1878–1934), American politician Isaac Newton Farris, Jr., American civil rights leader Jack K.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lena is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lena by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lena Farris

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lena Farris:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lena?
The first name Lena originates from English. Lena is a feminine given name, a short form of Helena (Ἑλένη), meaning 'torch' or 'shining light'. It may be a given name by itself or a diminutive of Helena and variants, such as Elena. People with the given name Nickname The female protagonist in an Ole and Lena joke Lena, in the 1996 anime Shamanic Princess Lena, played by Marion Cotillard in the 2006 film Toi et Moi Lena, played by Emma Levie in the 2011 film Lena Lena, played by Natalie Portman in the 2018 film Annihilation Lena, in the book series Fablehaven Lena Adams, in the Grant County, Georgia series of books Lena Duchannes, in the .
When was Lena most popular?
The name Lena reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Farris?
The surname Farris originates from English. Amy Farris (1968–2009), American fiddler Barbara Farris (born 1976), American basketball player Charlye O. Farris (1929–2010), American lawyer Chase Farris (born 1993), American football player Christine King Farris (1927–2023), American educator and civil rights activist Darren Farris (born 1972), American singer-songwriter Dionne Farris (born 1968), American singer Eric Farris (born 1986), American baseball player Hazel Farris (c. 1880–1906), American alleged murderer Ion Farris (1878–1934), American politician Isaac Newton Farris, Jr., American civil rights leader Jack K.
How common is the surname Farris?
The surname Farris is shared by approximately 30K people worldwide.
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