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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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
Current utilizers of the smaller cut include the buzzy Vanderbilt heir Belle Burden’s “Strangers,” George Saunders’ darkly humorous “Vigil” Lena Dunham’s millennial-tinged tell-all “Famesick” and the infamously tablet-sized “Transcription” from Ben Lerner.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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
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
“Come on!” said Lena, her voice like music.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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