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Lorena

/lo-RE-na/Swahili · a girl’s name

European name used in East Africa; traditionally associated with the laurel tree and victory

How to say it
lo-RE-na
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

LorenaLorraine

Nicknames & short forms

Lori