Falena
Fact sheet
- Name
- Falena
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Falena for girls could be a variation of the name Faline. It carries the meaning 'the cat-like one'.
What does the name Falena mean?
The first name Falena for girls could be a variation of the name Faline. Its meaning is 'the cat-like one'. The origin of the name lies in the Latin word fēlīnus, which means 'cat-like' or 'feline'. There is also the possibility that the name comes directly from Italian, where it means 'the moth'.
Where does the name Falena come from?
The etymology of Falena refers to a feminine first name of Latin origin meaning 'the cat-like one'. The Latin
How do you pronounce Falena?
Fa-le-na
Popularity
Falena is a rather rare name in Germany. It has not appeared in German name popularity lists so far. Its best placement was in 2004, when the name Falena reached the 3,701st position in the name charts in Canada. Between 1980 and 2024, Falena was given as a first name there fewer than 10 times, which earned it the 8,258th position. In the last ten years, it has not been given to any children in Canada.
Nicknames & pet names
Lena
Famous people
- Falena Schurwerth (character from 'A Song of Ice and Fire')
Frequently asked questions about the name Falena
What is the origin of the name Falena?
Falena has Latin roots and means 'the cat-like one'. The name may also come from Italian, where 'la falena' means 'the moth'.
What does the first name Falena mean?
The meaning of the name Falena is 'the cat-like one', derived from the Latin word fēlīnus, which means 'cat-like'.
How popular is the name Falena?
The first name Falena is rather rare and not widely used, making it a unique name for girls.