Leen Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEEN / /liːn/Arabic; Dutch; English
Meaning
Arabic: tender; Dutch: meadow; English: light
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Leen is often associated with tenderness and gentleness. The Dutch origin relates to natural landscapes, symbolizing beauty and tranquility. In English contexts, it can be linked to brightness and clarity.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Lene
- Lina
International Variants
- Lina (Spanish)
- Leena (Finnish)
Famous people named Leen
Leen de Bock — Belgian artist.
Leen Kooijman — Dutch politician.
Fictional characters named Leen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leen was first seen in the United States in 1991. Leen has ranked as high as #1246 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Leen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leen (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 12 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| NY | 9 | |
| IL | 7 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 68 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2014 | 85 |
| 2015 | 99 |
| 2016 | 109 |
| 2017 | 109 |
| 2018 | 109 |
| 2019 | 80 |
| 2020 | 81 |
| 2021 | 100 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 114 |