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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As for millennials, if you’re looking to draw that line for the current crop of thirty-to-fortysomethings, the point that separates Gen Y’s art and all that came before, look no further than Lena Dunham.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
I also need to finish the final season of “Hacks” and the last chapters of Lena Dunham’s “Famesick”—I’ve been avoiding both of these, as I don’t want either of them to end.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
High-profile friends of the couple, from actress Lena Dunham to frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted in formal attire for the rumoured rehearsal dinner.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Lena Bramsen, a 23-year-old editor in New York, said she thinks Gen Z’s experiences back then kindled a fascination for liminal content.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
“Neither should you,” she said, laughing in a way that didn’t sound at all like the Lena she knew.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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