Lenina
Fact sheet
- Name
- Lenina
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Lenina is mainly found in Latin America and represents the feminine form of the name Lenin. In English translation, it means 'the great river'.
What does the name Lenina mean?
The name Lenina is primarily used in Latin America and is considered the feminine derivative of Lenin. Translated into English, it means 'the great river'. Its roots lie in the Siberian river Lena, whose Russian designation Elyu-Ene translates to 'the long river' or 'the great river'. A related form of the name is Ninel.
Where does the name Lenina come from?
The origin of the name Lenina is Russian, with the meaning 'the great river'.
How do you pronounce Lenina?
Le-ni-na
Popularity
In Germany, Lenina is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common names for girls. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 2,348th. Over the last ten years, Lenina has been given as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,171st.
Nicknames & pet names
Leni / Lenni / Lenno / Nini
Famous people
- Lenina (one of the main characters in 'Brave New World')
- Lenina Crowne (character from the novel 'Brave New World')
- Lenina Huxley (character from the film 'Demolition Man')
Frequently asked questions about the name Lenina
What does the name Lenina mean?
The name Lenina is frequently used in Latin America and is the feminine derivative of Lenin. It means 'the great river' in English and has its roots in the Siberian river Lena.
Where does the name Lenina come from?
Lenina has Russian roots and refers to the long, great river, whose Russian name Elyu-Ene is. It is used in Latin American languages.
How popular is the name Lenina?
The popularity of Lenina varies, but it is more commonly found in certain regions of Latin America, while it is rather rare in other parts of the world.