Falena
fah-LAY-nah
Falena is a girl’s name of Italian origin, meaning “Italian word for 'moth,' evoking a sense of delicate beauty and transformation.”, and peaked in popularity in 1980.
What Falena Means
“Italian word for 'moth,' evoking a sense of delicate beauty and transformation.”
The Story of Falena
She arrives with the silent flutter of wings, a name inspired by nature's most transformative marvel.
Falena, recorded first in the mid-1970s, carries the lyrical charm of Italy. It is the Italian word for 'moth,' a creature of delicate beauty and profound metamorphosis, symbolizing change and hidden depths.
For your daughter, Falena evokes a sense of gentle mystery and quiet strength. You see a child who will embrace her own transformations with grace, her spirit as captivating and intriguing as the creature she is named after.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 1980
Total Births
16
First Recorded
1976
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