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Meaning & History
Most likely a German invention, created by combining the popular name Lena with other names that were popular in Germany such as Anja, Maja, Tanja or Katja. It is often claimed to be a Russian diminutive of Helena, Yelena or Elena but this seems to be untrue. The name gained popularity in Germany, peaking in the 2010s, and has since fallen rather quickly.