Leena
Leena is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Tender young palm tree”.
| Meaning | Tender young palm tree |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | لينة |
| Pronunciation | LEE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Leena
Leena represents the Arabic lina, which the classical Quran commentators describe as a type of palm tree, often a fine or young one. Because of its root, it is also linked with lin, softness. The name is popular in the Arab world and in South Asia. In India there is also an unrelated Leena from Sanskrit, so families writing the Arabic letters make clear they mean the Muslim name.
Is Leena a Muslim name?
The word lina itself appears in the Quran: 'Whatever you cut down of palm trees (lina) or left standing on their trunks, it was by permission of God' (Quran 59:5).
How popular is Leena?
It is common among South Asian Muslims and throughout the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Leena
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- Personalised Leena baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Leena
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leena mean?
Leena means 'Tender young palm tree'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Leena a Muslim name?
The word lina itself appears in the Quran: 'Whatever you cut down of palm trees (lina) or left standing on their trunks, it was by permission of God' (Quran 59:5).
How do you pronounce Leena?
Leena is pronounced LEE-nah.
Is Leena a boy or girl name?
Leena is usually a girl name.