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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

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes45%
  2. Helga46%
  3. Martha47%
  4. Simone50%
  5. Norma50%
  6. Bertha57%
  7. Monika61%
  8. Hilda61%
  9. Eliane62%
  10. Yvonne63%

Love potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Simone47%
  2. Helga51%
  3. Hadda52%
  4. Ivana57%
  5. Tina57%
  6. Jane59%
  7. Hilda59%
  8. Agnes60%
  9. Oxana62%
  10. Norma63%

Professional potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Oxana54%
  2. Simone55%
  3. Marilyn56%
  4. Tina58%
  5. Amor59%
  6. Yamileth59%
  7. Jane59%
  8. Lilia60%
  9. Elva61%
  10. Haydee62%

Crush potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Martha42%
  2. Agnes42%
  3. Simone43%
  4. Norma47%
  5. Helga48%
  6. Bertha52%
  7. Hadda53%
  8. Hilda53%
  9. Monika55%
  10. Eliane56%
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