Philena \ph(i)-le-na\ as a girl's name is a variant of Philana (Greek), and the meaning of Philena is "lover of mankind".

The baby name Philena sounds like Philina and Philene. Other similar baby names are Ceilena, Cholena, Eilena, Philia, Milena, Phila, Phillina, Philipa, Philomena, Philopena, Philyra and Shalena.