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
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“There’s alarmingly high denial rates, and that is known by CMS,” said Lena Cohen, a staff technologist at EFF.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
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
The translation of “Evocations” into English by Lena Lenček is done flawlessly, and the thick paper on which the text is printed has a luxurious density.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 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
Ms. Lena steps onto a landing, and several lights come on at once.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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