Lorena
lə-REH-nə
Popularity
#1279
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
45,000
Peak Year
#835 in 1980
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variation of Lorraine, a region in France. Also possibly a short form of Eleonora, meaning 'light'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Lorena Rojas
Mexican actress and singer
Lorena Ochoa
Mexican professional golfer
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