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 (born 1979), Brazilian American actress
Morena Gallizio (born 1974), Italian former alpine skier
Morena Herrera (born 1959 or 1960), Salvadoran feminist and social activist
Morena Makar (born 1985), Croatian snowboarder