Anna-Lena

Anna-Lena is a female double name that consists of the names Anna and Lena. A more common variant of this name is Annalena.

What does the name Anna-Lena mean?

The double name Anna-Lena consists of the names Anna and Lena. Anna is a short form of Hannah and originates from the Hebrew word channah, which means 'grace', 'elegance', or 'charm'. Thus, Anna can be interpreted as 'the graceful', 'the charming', or 'the favored'. Lena, on the other hand, is a short form of Helena and Magdalena. These names derive from the Ancient Greek word helene, which means 'the torch', 'the brightness', or 'the rays of the sun', and from the Hebrew migdal, which means 'the tower'. Therefore, Lena can mean 'the sun-like', 'the shining', or 'the one from Magdala by the Sea of Galilee'. The combination of the two names could thus be interpreted as 'the graceful one from Magdala'.

Where does the name Anna-Lena come from?

The name Anna-Lena has its origins in the German-speaking region, but also has Ancient Greek and Hebrew roots. It consists of the two names Anna and Lena. The Ancient Greek and Hebrew word origins are: Anna: channah = grace, elegance, charm (Hebrew) and Lena: Helena: helene = the torch, the brightness, the rays of the sun (Ancient Greek); Magdalena: migdal = the tower (Hebrew). The language is German.

How do you pronounce Anna-Lena?

The sound and pronunciation of Anna-Lena is four to five syllables long and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, the name is typically pronounced as 'An-na-Le-na' [ˈanaˌleːna]. The two open name elements create a harmonious sound, with the recurring vowels providing a pleasant flow. Anna-Lena appears modern and friendly - feminine, clear, and present.

When is the name day of Anna-Lena?

The name day for Anna-Lena is celebrated on July 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Anna-Lena is among the very popular first names. The name currently ranks 2,107th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2007 at 85th. In the last ten years, Anna-Lena has been given as a first name about 660 times, securing it the 688th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 477th.

Nicknames & pet names

A-L / An / Ane / Anle / Anna / Anna-L / Annale / Annalenchen / Annchen / Anni / Anni-Leni / Annileni / Annillein / Anny / Anschgi / Antschi / Ena / Lana / Lele / Lena / Lenchen / Lene / Leni / Lenilein / Leno / Lenotschka / Nena

Similar first names

Ana-Lena

Famous people

• Anna Netrebko (Russian opera singer)
• Anna-Lena Friedsam (German tennis player)
• Anna-Lena Grönefeld (tennis player)
• Anna-Lena Herzog (actress)
• Anna-Lena Portmann (German grass skier)
• Anna-Lena Strindlund (Swedish actress)
• Anna-Lena Vollmer (German football player)
• Anna-Lena Zuck (German snowboarder)
• Annalena Baerbock (politician)