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Nena

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Girl Name day: August 18
Origin: Greek. Meaning: torch, the radiant one.
From Greek Ἑλένη (Helénē), related to hélē ('radiance, sunlight') and the idea of a torch.

Name day for Nena

August 18

Why this day? Nena is a short form of Elena, and shares its name day.

Nena is celebrated in France, Italy and Spain on August 18; the United States, Brazil and Germany on July 26; Argentina on December 24.

The story of the name Nena

Nena is a short form of Elena. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — torch, the radiant one, and shares its name day, August 18.

On birth records, Nena is rarely written as such: the Nenas are Elenas (161,702 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Elena page. Nena is also a short form of Inés, Maria Elena, Noemi.

Frequently asked questions about Nena

What does Nena mean?

Nena is a short form of Elena, which means torch, the radiant one.

When is Nena's name day?

August 18, together with Elena: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Nena a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Elena.

Nena's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Nena

Top 10

  1. Liya96%
  2. Kaïla96%
  3. May96%
  4. Samar96%
  5. Emely96%
  6. Djeneba96%
  7. Naomy96%
  8. Maïssa96%
  9. Hania96%
  10. Ellie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arlette57%
  2. Sigrid59%
  3. Arwen59%
  4. Odette59%
  5. Freya60%
  6. Galilea60%
  7. Annie62%
  8. Savina65%
  9. Renée65%
  10. Anika66%

Love potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Lilith54%
  2. Scarlett56%
  3. Cléo56%
  4. Rihanna57%
  5. Sigrid58%
  6. Liv59%
  7. Gianna59%
  8. Indiana60%
  9. Freya60%
  10. Galilea60%

Professional potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna44%
  2. Kendra48%
  3. Lilith49%
  4. Scarlett51%
  5. Lilya52%
  6. Assa53%
  7. Vittoria54%
  8. Indiana54%
  9. Molly55%
  10. Anya56%

Crush potential for Nena

Top 10

  1. Yassmine96%
  2. Tiara96%
  3. Rima96%
  4. Mya96%
  5. Silya96%
  6. Kloe96%
  7. Kaïla96%
  8. Alisson96%
  9. Ellie96%
  10. Shayla96%

Bottom 10

  1. Annie50%
  2. Sigrid53%
  3. Arlette55%
  4. Arwen58%
  5. Savina60%
  6. Galilea60%
  7. Freya60%
  8. Odette61%
  9. Elen61%
  10. Eleonor62%
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