レナ
Rena
レナ (Rena) is the Japanese way to say the female given name Lena.
レナ is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Rena.
Did you know?
- If written with the kanji 玲奈, the 'Re' character refers to the sound of jewels clinking together, adding an auditory elegance to the name.
- The 're' sound in レナ is a Japanese flap, meaning the tongue taps the roof of the mouth quickly, making it sound like a mix between an 'L' and a 'D'.
- The name レナ is often written in Katakana, the script used for foreign loanwords, which can sometimes suggest to a Japanese person that the name is of non-Japanese origin.
Examples in context
- レナさんは優しいです。Rena-san wa yasashii desu.Lena is kind.
- 私の友達はレナです。Watashi no tomodachi wa Rena desu.My friend is Lena.
- レナちゃんはどこですか？Rena-chan wa doko desu ka?Where is Lena?
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are talking about a mutual friend.
- 陽葵 Himariレナさんと会ったことがありますか？Rena-san to atta koto ga arimasu ka?Have you ever met Lena?
- 健太 Kentaはい、去年一度だけ会いました。Hai, kyonen ichido dake aimashita.Yes, I met her once last year.
- 陽葵 Himariレナさんはとても親切な人ですよね。Rena-san wa totemo shinsetsu na hito desu yo ne.Lena is a very kind person, isn't she?
- 健太 Kentaそうですね。本当にいい人です。Sou desu ne. Hontou ni ii hito desu.That's true. She is a really good person.
