Meaning: Greek form of Helen; older meaning uncertain
The story
Eleni is the modern Greek form of Helen. Its established use is clear, while the familiar torch or light explanation for the older name remains uncertain.
Nicknames
- Lena
- Elli
- Lenio
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
- Works everywhere
- Classic
Origins
Eleni comes from Greek.
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