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Dalena

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Pronounced dah-LEE-nah /dɑˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a short form of Magdalena ('from Magdala') and a Dutch/Afrikaans elaboration of Lena ('a light; the bright one'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Magdala; the bright one: Dalena draws on Magdalena/Lena. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dah-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Latin
MeaningVariously a short form of Magdalena ('from Magdala') and a Dutch/Afrikaans elaboration of Lena ('a light; the bright one'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6979 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,100

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319462024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dalena is variously a short form of Magdalena, 'from Magdala', and a Dutch/Afrikaans elaboration of Lena, 'a light; the bright one' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'dah-LEE-nah'; nickname Lena).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, from-Magdala-and-the-bright-one at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Magdalena means 'from Magdala' (Mary Magdalene's town) and Lena 'a light; the bright one' — Dalena draws on both, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'dah-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Dalena — routes layered

Variations

DalinaMagdalenaLena

Nicknames

Lena

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If you like Dalena…

Lena— the Lena it elaborates
Magdalena— a fuller form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dalena mean?

Dalena is variously a short form of Magdalena ('from Magdala') and an elaboration of Lena ('a light'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dalena?

It's said dah-LEE-nah /dɑˈli.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dalena a boy or girl name?

Dalena is a girl's name.

How popular is Dalena?

Dalena is a rare name in the U.S.

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