Leni

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Leni means 'light', 'bright', 'shining', or 'sun ray'.
Pronunciation
LEH-nee
The name Leni is pronounced "LEH-nee".
Popularity
Leni is not currently ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States. However, it is a popular name in other parts of the world, such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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Leni Name meanings & History

Leni is derived from the name Elena, which has Greek origins. The name Leni means 'light', 'bright', 'shining', or 'sun ray'. German diminutive of Helene or Magdalena. Leni is typically used as a standalone name, rather than as a nickname for longer names like Elena or Helena.

Zodiac Sign of Leni: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Leni:

L: Lover,Lazy,Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Lovely,Languid

E: Enlighten,Entertain,Exaggerate,Expressive,Environment,Enliven

N: Neat,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous,Nice,Nitpicking,Neurosis

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Leni is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Urban name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some notable people with the name Leni include German model and television personality Heidi Klum's daughter, Leni Lou Sulola Samuel. There is also Leni Riefenstahl, a German film director, actress, and photographer who made propaganda films for the Nazi Party during World War II.

2.) LENI (Male)

Usage: Polynesian

Meanings: Presently, now. (LAY-NEE)


3.) Leni (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Leni is a diminutive of Magdalena, which means "of Magdala", a village in Galilee. It is also a diminutive of Helena, which means "bright, shining one".


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Description: Leni is a diminutive of Magdalena, which means "of Magdala", a village in Galilee. It is also a diminutive of Helena, which means "bright, shining one". Diminutive of Magdalena. Leni is mainly used as a female name.

Famous People

Leni Riefenstahl was a German film director and actress known for her propaganda films during World War II. Leni Stern is a German-born, New York-based jazz guitarist and singer.

4.) Leni (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: Leni is a diminutive of the name Helena, which means "bright, shining one". It can also be a short form of the name Magdalena meaning "of Magdala".


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Description: Leni is a diminutive of the name Helena, which means "bright, shining one". It can also be a short form of the name Magdalena meaning "of Magdala". Diminutive of Magdalena. Leni is used as a girl's name in German-speaking countries, but it can also be used in other parts of the world.

Famous People

Leni Riefenstahl was a German filmmaker, actress, and photographer. Heidi Klum's daughter is named Leni as well.

5.) Leni (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: Short form of Helene, meaning "bright one" or "shining one".


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Description: Short form of Helene, meaning "bright one" or "shining one". Diminutive of Magdalena. Leni is commonly used as a standalone given name for girls in Germany and other European countries.

Famous People

Leni is the name of Heidi Klum's daughter. Also, Leni Riefenstahl was a German film director, actress, and photographer.

6.) Leni (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Bright

Other Forms: Lainey, Laini, Lainie, Lainy, Laney, Lanie, Lany, Laynee, Laynie


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