Lenya

LEHN-yah
Variation of Lenja, German
"torch + grace; torch + beloved"

Lenya Origin and Meaning

The name Lenya is a girl's name meaning "torch + grace; torch + beloved".

An anglicization of the German compound name Lenja, created by blending Lena (from Helena), with either Anja, Tanja, or Maja.

Lenya Popularity

Famous People Named Lenya

  • Lotte Lenya
    Austrian actress

Lenya in Pop Culture

  • Lenya River
    Myanmar