Mena
MEE-nuh
The Story of Mena
This name softly carries dual meanings: resolute protection or a precious gift, a gentle yet strong name waiting to bless your daughter.
Mena unfolds with a dual heritage: from Germanic roots as a short form of Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protection,' or as a given name of Arabic origin signifying 'gift.' This blend offers a sense of gentle strength and profound blessing, a name that speaks of care and inherent worth.
Whispering 'Mena' feels like offering a gentle blessing. You can imagine writing it on a baby blanket, a symbol of both protection and the preciousness of your child. It’s a name for a daughter who will possess a compassionate heart, nurturing spirit, and a quiet strength that offers comfort and security.
What It Means
“Mena has multiple origins: it can be a diminutive of names like Wilhelmina (Germanic, 'resolute protection') or a given name in Arabic meaning 'gift'.”
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Mena Suvari
Turkish-American actress known for American Beauty and American Pie.
Personality Traits
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Peak Year
#72 in 2008
Total Births
1,659
First Recorded
1880
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Meaning
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