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]
| Gender | female/male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | |
| Meaning | brown, brown-haired(latin). King or chief (Northern Sesotho) |
| Region of origin | Mexico and South America, South Africa, Lesotho and Botswana |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Mo, Ray-ray |
People named Morena include:
- Morena Baccarin (born 1979), Brazilian American actress
- Morena Gallizio (born 1974), Italian former alpine skier
- Morena Herrera, Salvadoran feminist and social activist
- Morena Makar (born 1985), Croatian snowboarder
References edit
- ^ "Morena - Name Meaning, What does Morena mean?".
- ^ "Benjamín afianza su reinado entre los bebés varones". lavoz.com.ar (in Spanish). 15 January 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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