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 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]

Morena

Gender	female/male
Origin
Word/name	Latin Sotho Tswana
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