Leena
Leena is a Muslim girl name meaning “A tender young palm tree”.
| Meaning | A tender young palm tree |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | لينة |
| Pronunciation | LEE-nah |
| Arabic root | ل ي ن (l-y-n) — to be soft |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Leena
Leena represents Arabic līna, which the classical commentators explain as a kind of palm tree, often a fine or tender one. It is also connected with līn, softness. The name is popular across the Arab world and South Asia. In India, Leena can also be a separate Sanskrit-derived name, so the Arabic spelling لينة identifies the Muslim name.
Is Leena a Muslim name?
Yes. Leena is an Arabic name, and the word līna itself appears in the Quran.
Is Leena in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Whatever you cut down of palm trees (līna) or left standing on their trunks, it was by permission of God' (Quran 59:5).
Where is the name Leena used?
Common in the Arab world and among South Asian Muslims.
Gifts with the name Leena
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Spellings and variants of Leena
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leena mean?
Leena means 'A tender young palm tree'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Leena a Muslim name?
Yes. Leena is an Arabic name, and the word līna itself appears in the Quran.
How do you write Leena in Arabic?
Leena is written لينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Leena?
Leena is pronounced LEE-nah.
Is Leena mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Whatever you cut down of palm trees (līna) or left standing on their trunks, it was by permission of God' (Quran 59:5).