Leene

Leene is a feminine given name and, less commonly, a toponym in fictional settings. The form appears sporadically in English-language usage and is often treated as a variant of Leena or Lena. It may also be encountered as a stylized surname or place name in fantasy works. The exact etymology is unclear; it may derive from names such as Helena or Helene, or simply be a contracted form created for literature and games.

In fantasy media, Leene is best known as the namesake of Leene's City in the Dragon Quest series. In Dragon Quest II, Leene's City is depicted as a royal settlement, and the queen, Queen Leene, is a central figure in the early plot. The city's name commemorates her, and adventures there help set the broader quest in motion. The portrayal emphasizes themes of loyalty and rescue that recur in quest narratives.

Outside of such works, there is limited public documentation of notable people with the given name Leene, reflecting its rarity. Modern usage remains infrequent, with most occurrences found in fan communities or as a clerical surname in fictional contexts. Related names include Leena and Lena.