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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. Ramona52%
  2. Pilar64%
  3. Dolores67%
  4. Josefina76%
  5. Felisa77%
  6. Rosa83%
  7. Carmen88%
  8. Luisa93%
  9. Juliana96%

Love potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Carmen69%
  2. Pilar69%
  3. Ramona72%
  4. Dolores73%
  5. Rosa80%
  6. Josefina91%
  7. Felisa92%
  8. Juliana96%
  9. Luisa96%

Professional potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Carmen60%
  2. Rosa63%
  3. Ramona64%
  4. Felisa68%
  5. Dolores76%
  6. Luisa77%
  7. Josefina78%
  8. Pilar81%
  9. Juliana83%

Crush potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Ramona52%
  2. Pilar59%
  3. Dolores70%
  4. Josefina81%
  5. Felisa82%
  6. Rosa82%
  7. Carmen91%
  8. Luisa96%
  9. Juliana96%
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