📖 About Dena
Dena is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Dinah meaning "judged" or "vindicated." The name derives from the biblical Dinah of the Book of Genesis. Beyond its Hebrew roots, in Old English "dena" referred to a valley or dale, connecting the name to pastoral English place-names. Its phonetic simplicity has given it staying power across cultures.
📍 Details
- OriginHebrew
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningVariant of Dina. Judged, vindicated
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- Dena Dietrich — American actress known for her role as Mother Nature in Chiffon margarine commercials and numerous TV appearances
- Dena DeRose — American jazz pianist and vocalist acclaimed for her interpretations of the Great American Songbook
- Dena (singer) — Bulgarian-born, Berlin-based pop artist known for blending Balkan influences with contemporary electronic pop
- Dena Schlosser — American woman whose 2004 case brought national attention to postpartum psychosis and mental health advocacy