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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. Mateo96%
  2. Hugo89%
  3. Oliver89%
  4. Matías87%
  5. Nicolás87%
  6. Lucas86%
  7. Luca86%
  8. Darío85%
  9. Izan85%
  10. Youssef83%

Bottom 10

  1. Bruno46%
  2. Eric52%
  3. Marco55%
  4. Hector55%
  5. Gonzalo60%
  6. Eloy60%
  7. Erik60%
  8. Aitor60%
  9. Unai62%
  10. Martín63%

Love potential for Nena

Bottom 10

  1. Marco51%
  2. Unai51%
  3. Eric54%
  4. Bruno54%
  5. Erik55%
  6. Aitor60%
  7. Gonzalo60%
  8. Eloy60%
  9. Saúl62%
  10. Enzo65%

Professional potential for Nena

Top 10

  1. Martín88%
  2. Gabriel88%
  3. Oliver85%
  4. Marti81%
  5. Hector78%
  6. Léo77%
  7. Mateo77%
  8. Erik76%
  9. Julen76%
  10. Bruno74%

Bottom 10

  1. Alonso54%
  2. Saúl57%
  3. Enzo58%
  4. Adam59%
  5. Gonzalo60%
  6. Aitor60%
  7. Eloy60%
  8. Youssef62%
  9. Lucas62%
  10. Hugo63%

Crush potential for Nena

Top 10

  1. Hugo96%
  2. Izan96%
  3. Luca96%
  4. Mateo96%
  5. Lucas96%
  6. Darío95%
  7. Enzo93%
  8. Nicolás92%
  9. Matías92%
  10. Adam91%

Bottom 10

  1. Bruno53%
  2. Marco58%
  3. Eric58%
  4. Eloy60%
  5. Gonzalo60%
  6. Aitor60%
  7. Hector61%
  8. Martín63%
  9. Erik63%
  10. Marti67%
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