Girl • Modern Tamil
Leena
லீனா
Signature Meaning
Leena is a popular feminine name used in Tamil-speaking communities and beyond, often evoking qualities of softness, tenderness, and grace. It is commonly interpreted to mean “tender” or “delicate,” and in some Indian contexts is associated with the Sanskrit sense of being absorbed or devoted. Usage and exact nuance vary by language and region, so the precise meaning can differ slightly.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernLoveVirtue
Starts withல / L
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 19 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
L(3) + E(5) + E(5) + N(5) + A(1) = 19
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeLEE-naa
Tamil syllablesலீ-னா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./liːnaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
LeenaaLinaLinaaZheenaZheenaaZhina