Morena (given name)
Morena is an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish feminine given name derived from the term moreno, meaning "brown, brown-haired". 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.
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, Brazilian American actress
- Morena Gallizio, Italian former alpine skier
- Morena Herrera, Salvadoran feminist and social activist
- Morena Makar, Croatian snowboarder