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Leni

Leni is a feminine given name used in German-speaking countries and beyond. It is often a diminutive of longer names such as Helena/Helene, Leonie, or Magdalena, but it is also widely used as a standalone given name.

It has become more common in recent decades in Germany and Austria, and has spread to other

Notable people with the name include Leni Riefenstahl (1902–2003), the German filmmaker and actress; Leni Stern

parts
of
Europe
and
North
America
because
of
its
concise,
modern
sound
and
ease
of
pronunciation.
The
name’s
popularity
varies
by
culture
and
time,
and
it
is
used
for
all
genders
in
some
contexts
as
a
nickname,
though
it
remains
primarily
feminine
in
most
usage.
(born
1952),
American
guitarist
and
composer;
and
Maria
Leonor
"Leni"
Robredo
(born
1963),
Filipino
lawyer
and
former
vice
president.
The
name
has
also
appeared
in
various
works
of
fiction
and
public
life,
contributing
to
its
recognition
as
a
simple,
versatile
choice
in
many
languages.