Leina comes from Hawaiian leina, 'a leaping place (of souls)', and also reads as a short form of Lena/Helena, linked to 'light' (routes layered, which we note). A gentle, lyrical name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-leaping-place-or-light at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Leina means 'a leaping place' in Hawaiian (a sacred spot where souls departed) — and also reads as a short form of Lena/Helena ('light'); soft and lyrical.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Leina — routes layered

Variations

LenaLeynaLaina

Nicknames

Lei

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Lena— a fellow short form

Leyna— a companion spelling

Laina— another -aina name

Elena— the 'light' relative

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leina mean?

Leina is Hawaiian for 'a leaping place', and a Lena/Helena echo; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Leina?

It's said LAY-nah /ˈleɪ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leina a boy or girl name?

Leina is a girl's name.

How popular is Leina?

Leina is a rare name in the U.S.