Anja-Lena

The name Anja-Lena is composed of Anja, which comes from Hebrew and means 'the Graced One', and Lena, a Greek short form.

What does the name Anja-Lena mean?

Anja-Lena combines the meaning of Anja, which in Hebrew means 'the Graced One' (a Russian form of Anna), and Lena, which comes from Greek and means 'the Bright One' (a short form of Helena) or also Hebrew 'originating from Magdala by the Sea of Galilee' (a short form of Magdalena).

Where does the name Anja-Lena come from?

The origin of the name is both Bavarian and Russian.

How do you pronounce Anja-Lena?

The pronunciation of Anja-Lena consists of four syllables and is rhythmically divided into two parts. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-ja Le-na' [ˈanja ˈleːna], with the first syllable of each component being stressed. The long 'e' in 'Lena' adds brightness to the second half of the name. The open 'a' vowels give the double name a soft, flowing sound. Anja-Lena thus radiates liveliness and harmony – clearly structured, but with a gentle conclusion.

Popularity

Anja-Lena is rather a rare first name in Germany. It has never made it onto the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best position in the name charts in 2012 at 1,683rd place. From 1984 to 2024, Anja-Lena was given as a first name in Austria fewer than ten times, earning it 7,542nd place. No child has been named this way in the last ten years.

Famous people

• Anja-Lena Hary (German dancer, singer, actress)