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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. Bruno46%
  2. Eric52%
  3. Marco55%
  4. Hector55%
  5. Gonzalo60%
  6. Eloy60%
  7. Erik60%
  8. Aitor60%
  9. Candela60%
  10. Aitana60%

Love potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Marco51%
  2. Unai51%
  3. Lola52%
  4. Eric54%
  5. Bruno54%
  6. Erik55%
  7. Aitor60%
  8. Gonzalo60%
  9. Candela60%
  10. Eloy60%

Professional potential for Nena

Top 10

  1. Martín88%
  2. Gabriel88%
  3. Oliver85%
  4. Leire83%
  5. Marti81%
  6. Hector78%
  7. Léo77%
  8. Daniela77%
  9. Mateo77%
  10. Nora77%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola51%
  2. Alonso54%
  3. Saúl57%
  4. Enzo58%
  5. Victoria58%
  6. Adam59%
  7. Inés59%
  8. Candela60%
  9. Aitana60%
  10. Vega60%

Crush potential for Nena

Top 10

  1. Hugo96%
  2. Izan96%
  3. Luca96%
  4. Laïa96%
  5. Daniela96%
  6. Julia96%
  7. Mateo96%
  8. Inés96%
  9. Gabriela96%
  10. Valentina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bruno53%
  2. Marco58%
  3. Eric58%
  4. Vera58%
  5. Leire60%
  6. Eloy60%
  7. Gonzalo60%
  8. Vega60%
  9. Candela60%
  10. Aitor60%
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