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Dalena

dah-LEE-nah

Dalena is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “Possibly a combination of Dale (meaning 'valley' in Old English) and Lena (a short form of names like Helena, meaning 'bright' or 'shining').”. It currently ranks #6979 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1993.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginEnglish

What Dalena Means

Possibly a combination of Dale (meaning 'valley' in Old English) and Lena (a short form of names like Helena, meaning 'bright' or 'shining').

The Story of Dalena

This name blends the warmth of a sunlit valley with the brightness of a shining star, a gentle promise for your child.

Dalena is a name that beautifully marries the English 'Dale,' meaning 'valley,' with 'Lena,' often a diminutive of Helena, signifying 'bright' or 'shining.' This combination evokes imagery of tranquil, fertile landscapes illuminated by radiant light, a fusion of grounded serenity and ethereal glow.

To say Dalena is to feel a sense of cheerful resilience, like sunlight dappling through leaves in a peaceful valley. When you write your daughter's name, you sense a bright, kind spirit, a blend of grounded warmth and radiant energy that feels intrinsically hers.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

KindBrightCheerfulIndependent

Peak Year

#50 in 1993

Total Births

1,100

First Recorded

1946

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