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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.

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Friendship potential for Nena

Top 10

  1. Liya96%
  2. Kaïla96%
  3. Lina96%
  4. May96%
  5. Valerie96%
  6. Samar96%
  7. June96%
  8. Carol96%
  9. Melany96%
  10. Emely96%

Love potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Alia47%
  3. Lola52%
  4. Cataleya53%
  5. Ada53%
  6. Lilith54%
  7. Scarlett56%
  8. Cléo56%
  9. Rihanna57%
  10. Astrid57%

Professional potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Arya43%
  2. Rihanna44%
  3. Kendra48%
  4. Lilith49%
  5. Alia49%
  6. Ada50%
  7. Lola51%
  8. Scarlett51%
  9. Lilya52%
  10. Cataleya52%

Crush potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Annie50%
  2. Anne50%
  3. Sigrid53%
  4. Arlette55%
  5. Antonella56%
  6. Arwen58%
  7. Vera58%
  8. Paule59%
  9. Savina60%
  10. Maryam60%
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