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Lalena
How to Pronounce Lalena
Pronounced luh-LAY-nuh /ləˈleɪ.nə/Medium
Meaning: Lalena is a modern coined name most likely spread by Donovan's 1968 song 'Lalena'; it echoes -lena names such as Lena and Milena but has no older etymology of its own.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Lalena is a modern coinage whose appearance in American records begins in the late nineteen-sixties, almost exactly when Donovan released his song Lalena in 1968. It rides the gentle sound of -lena names like Lena and Milena without an older meaning of its own.
It surfaced as a soft, song-borne name of its era, peaking around 1970 and remaining rare throughout; it reads today as a distinctive choice of the late-sixties moment and has not broadly revived.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Lalena mean?
Lalena is a modern coined name, most likely popularized by Donovan's 1968 song 'Lalena'.
How do you pronounce Lalena?
It's said luh-LAY-nuh /ləˈleɪ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lalena a boy or girl name?
Lalena is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Lalena?
Lalena was a rare coinage tied to the late nineteen-sixties and is uncommon today.