Lenka

Lenka is a Czech and Slovak feminine given name functioning as a diminutive of Helena or Magdalena, both of ultimately Greek origin. Helena derives from the Greek Helene, possibly connected to helene meaning torch or to the name of the mythological Trojan War figure Helen, while Magdalena refers to the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. Lenka has long been a popular everyday form in Czech and Slovak cultures, where diminutive pet forms are commonly used as standalone given names. Related forms include Lena, Lenke, and the full forms Helena and Magdalena.