Morena (given name)
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Genderfemale/male
Meaningbrown, brown-haired (Latin). King or chief (Northern Sesotho)
Region of originEurope: Spain, Italy, and Portugal; Eastern Europe; South Africa, Lesotho and Botswana
| Gender | female/male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | |
| Meaning | brown, brown-haired (Latin). King or chief (Northern Sesotho) |
| Region of origin | Europe: Spain, Italy, and Portugal; Eastern Europe; South Africa, Lesotho and Botswana |
| Other names | |
| Nicknames | Mo, Ray-ray |
Morena is an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish feminine given name derived from the term moreno, meaning "brown, brown-haired".[1] It is a popular name in Argentina, where it was the second most popular name given to baby girls born in Córdoba, Argentina in 2009.
It is a popular name in South Africa too, mainly among Sotho, Tswana and Pedi-speaking people. The name means "king" or "chief" and is usually given to boys of regal lineage; it is also used to praise God/Jesus.[2]
The name is also found in Slavic nations, most probably linked to the Slavic goddess named Morena or Morana.
People named Morena include:
- Morena Baccarin (born 1979), Brazilian American actress
- Morena Gallizio (born 1974), Italian former alpine skier
- Morena Herrera (born 1959 or 1960), Salvadoran feminist and social activist
- Morena Makar (born 1985), Croatian snowboarder
