Jena

Little bird; meaning "small avian creature"

girlArabic

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Jena meaning & origin

Jena is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Little bird; meaning "small avian creature"". Listed origin: Arabic.

Pronunciation

JEN-ah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Jena. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Jen

Middle Name Ideas

  • Jena Rose
  • Jena Grace
  • Jena Marie
  • Jena Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Jena Malone (actress)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jena

What does the name Jena mean?

Jena is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Little bird; meaning "small avian creature"". Listed origin: Arabic.

How do you pronounce Jena?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is JEN-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Jena?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Jena. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Jena?

Ideas to try include Jen. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Jena?

Try Jena Rose, Jena Grace, Jena Marie, Jena Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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