Meaning: Form of Helen; older meaning uncertain
The story
Elena is a form of Helen used in several languages. The older name’s origin is uncertain, so torch or shining light should be presented as a proposed association rather than a settled translation.
Nicknames
- Lena
- Ellie
- Elle
Spellings & variants
- Helena
- Alena
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Elena comes from Greek, Spanish, and Italian.
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