Lena
Americannoun
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Lena River, a river in the Russian Federation in Asia, flowing NE from Lake Baikal through the Yakutsk Republic into the Laptev Sea. 2,800 miles (4,500 km) long.
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a female given name, form of Helena.
noun
Example Sentences
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Gabriela Lena Frank’s work about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is full of luxuriant color—visual and musical—in the company’s new production.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
I was reminded of the line while watching a recent chat about cosmetic procedures between Drew Barrymore and Lena Dunham, who’s promoting her new memoir, “Famesick.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
He shot Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain” in Poland in 2023 and, ahead of “Amadeus” in early 2024, he starred in Lena Dunham’s comedy series “Too Much,” in which he played an indie musician.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Having recently released her new memoir, “Famesick,” Lena Dunham made her first Met Gala appearance since 2019, wearing a heavy flow of a red feathered dress.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
“Seers like you are rare,” Ms. Lena goes on.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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