Annelene

The first name Annelene is a combination of the names Anne and Lene. Anne itself is a variant of the Hebrew name Anna and carries the meanings 'the graceful,' 'the charming,' or 'the favored.'

What does the name Annelene mean?

Annelene is composed of the names Anne and Lene. The root of Anne is the Hebrew word Anna, which means 'the graceful,' 'the charming,' or 'the favored.' Anna comes from the Hebrew term channah, which stands for 'grace,' 'gracefulness,' or 'charm.' Lene, on the other hand, is a diminutive of Helena and Magdalena. The name has its origins in Ancient Greek, where helene means 'the torch,' 'the brightness,' or 'the rays of the sun,' as well as in Hebrew, where migdal means 'the tower.' Thus, Lene signifies 'the sunlit,' 'the radiant,' or 'the woman from Magdala.' The double name can also be written as Anne-Lene. Another common variant is Annalena.

Where does the name Annelene come from?

The name Annelene has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and Ancient Greek and encompasses meanings such as 'the woman from Magdala' and 'the radiant.'

How do you pronounce Annelene?

The pronunciation of Annelene is fluid and consists of four syllables. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'An-ne-le-ne' [ˈanəˌleːnə], with the emphasis on the third syllable with a long E. This bright vowel gives the name a certain lightness. The open vowel sequence creates a harmonious sound, making Annelene appear soft and melodic – friendly, balanced, and present.

When is the name day of Annelene?

The name day of Annelene is celebrated on July 26.

Popularity

Annelene is a common female first name in Germany. In 2019, it ranked 2,718th on the list of most popular baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2011 with 2,438th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,204th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lenchen / Lene