Morena (given name)
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 Sesotho boys. The name means king or chief and is usually given to boys of regal lineage. [2]
Gender | female/male |
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Origin | |
Word/name | Latin Northern |
Meaning | brown, brown-haired(latin). King or chief (Northern Sesotho) |
Region of origin | Mexico and South America |
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
Morena Resetnicov
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